Welcome back to Dissertation Discourse! I’m your host, Dr. Kathryn van Asselt, and in today’s episode, we’re delving into the complexities of qualitative data analysis. Join me as I speak with Dr. Nicole Holby, a seasoned university-level dissertation reviewer with an extensive amount of experience in reviewing dissertation research using thematic analysis.

Thematic analysis can be a daunting task for many researchers, but Dr. Holby is here to help guide us through the process, offering insights on how to identify, analyze, and interpret themes in your qualitative data. From defining themes to not getting lost in the data, this episode will provide you with practical tips and strategies to ensure a successful dissertation—or at least some initial suggestions to help you get started. Speaking of getting started, press play, sit back, absorb the lesson to be learned in Dissertation Discourse.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Dissertation Discourse! I hope you found our deep dive helpful. Remember, sharpening your scholarly tone is key to making your dissertation stand out, and avoiding these common pitfalls will get you one step closer to your goal.

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Until next time, keep writing, keep refining, and as always, you can do this!

*Intro & Outro music: Kevin MacLeod (Thank you!)