Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Methodology

Just finished going through a friend's draft methodology chapter to get some idea of layout and things I should include. Raised a few questions, mainly about paradigms and approaches to data analysis that I'm still unclear on.

Constructivism as a research paradigm - multiple realities acknowleged and valued rather than seeking one absolute truth
Adapted Grounded Theory - theories arising from the data, rather that using data to test hypotheses. Analysis based on categories and the relationships between them. Does this fit with Discourse Analysis?
Some ideas to discuss with Em I guess.

Been struggling to find the time and energy to do much PhD work recently. Motivation goes in phases, and a low has combined with a very busy end of term at school.