Welcome to the Degree Doctor blog – where we keep it real about PhD life.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
Here you'll find honest advice, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance to help you stay calm, focused, and on track.
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Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
Reflexive Thematic Analysis vs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Which should you use?
Struggling to choose between Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)? This blog explains the key differences with examples, so you can choose the right method for your qualitative PhD research.
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!