How to code data?
Notes: Lots of interpretations but keep research questions in mind Can code text on emotional, descriptive of a particular thing, frequency, historical, sequence of events with one word etc Coding depends on guiding concerns of research Can code passages in multiple ways - as the first past, then revisit and clean up Qualitative coding is subjective Recording of process and documenting how your coding progressed is key (memo writing) Memos will prove that you were transparent, honest and thorough Check coding against literature review and research questions Notes: In order to code you are writing summative statements (codes) on the text. Clarifying statements A memo is a reminder about your process. Did I learn something that I expected to see? Did I notice contradictions. A memo is important as a log and allows how to write about data. Coding is a slow process. Read, think and step back Your memos record how you've built up your theory Memos help the ...