Coding in Qualitative Software: Anxiety, Ease, and a powerful Hook for Educators

Coding is easily misunderstood as the ‘basic’ or ‘essential’ function of qualitative data analysis software. In this essay, I discuss how this misunderstanding connects to the technical ease of coding in software; to wide-spread anxiety concerning doing methodologically driven analysis; and to common contexts in which software use is taught.

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Integrating QDA Software in Undergraduate Methods Instruction

Integrating QDA software into undergraduate methods instruction may seem challenging because another topic is added to already tightly packed syllabi. However, this tool should not be viewed as yet another challenge, but rather as chance to nurture methodological reflection in novices and to provide students with the experience of analysis as a process of decisions.

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