Why Research Design Is Where Rigor Begins

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Why Research Design Is Where Rigor Begins August 5, 2026 Say Yes to New Adventures Once a researcher has finally narrowed a topic into a clear, well-defined research question, there is a strong pull toward momentum. The hard intellectual work of narrowing feels finished, and the instinct is to move ...

What Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory Researchers Read (and What They Deliberately Set Aside)

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What Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory Researchers Read (and What They Deliberately Set Aside) Why This Happens Glaserian classic grounded theory (GCGT) is often summarized in a single, oversimplified line: "You do not do a literature review." It is a convenient shorthand, and it is also misleading...

From Topic to Researchable Question: Why the Literature Comes Before the Focus

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From Topic to Researchable Question: Why the Literature Comes Before the Focus July 8, 2026 Say Yes to New Adventures Most researchers do not arrive at a research topic through a gap in the literature. They arrive through something they have experienced: a problem they encountered at work, a pattern...

New Leadership at RTM and the Grounded Theory Review

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New Leadership at RTM and the Grounded Theory Review July 1, 2026 At the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM), we believe that strong scholarly communities are built through mentorship, service, and a shared commitment to rigorous research. Today, we are pleased to celebrate two imp...

“Am I Experienced Enough to Do Grounded Theory?” Understanding Theoretical Sensitivity

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“Am I Experienced Enough to Do Grounded Theory?” Understanding Theoretical Sensitivity Among researchers new to Glaserian classic grounded theory, one concern appears again and again: Is grounded theory too hard for a novice researcher like me? (You may have even been told that grounded theory is t...