Braun and Clarke Thematic Analysis | Frequently asked questions about paradigms, reflexivity, going deeper and theory
Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis, so many questions! I’m answering four of the most frequent ones in this blogpost, so keep reading!
What is Phenomenology? Origins, Concepts and Development of the Theory: An introduction for PhD students.
What exactly is phenomenology? Get ready to find out, and learn some cool new words in the process!
Structure and Agency explained - Theory for postgraduate social science students
What does ‘structure and agency’ actually mean? Are they opposites? Are they linked? I answer these questions - and more - in this blogpost!
Postgrad struggling with theory? Here’s a relatable analogy to get your theory brain in gear!
Theory can be tough - especially for postgrads returning to university after a big gap - but it’s not impossible!
“Critically consider the value of a zemiological approach to poverty.” How to structure an assignment - Example essay.
Learn how to structure an assignment using this example question, “Critically consider the value of a zemiological approach to poverty.”
“How many theories should I include?” Wrong question!
“How many theories should I include in my assignment?”. It’s a common question, but it’s not the right one to be asking!
“I don’t understand theory!” Social Science Theory Explained Through Trees!
In this blogpost, I explain the tree analogy for understanding social science theory. Keep reading, all will become clear!
“I don’t understand theory!”
Learning about theory and how to bring it into critical analysis is the key to unlocking higher grades. In this blogpost, I share three tips on how to get started.
Critical analysis - how to do it in three steps
Critical analysis is a straightforward process: describe; interpret, evaulate! In this blogpost, I walk you through a series of questions to ask at each stage.