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.
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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!
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.