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Research: Analysing

A centralised repository of information to help those undertaking research especially at Postgraduate level

Intoduction

This tab looks at how to critically analyze or critique research articles.  You can also read a guide to critiquing research from Flinders University here.

Analysing qualitative research

Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018).  Focusing on the fundamentals:  Reading qualitative research with a critical eye.  Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(4), 381-385.

Holloway, I., & Galvin, K. (2017). Chapter 18: Establishing quality: Trustworthiness and validity. In Qualitative research in nursing and healthcare (Fourth edition.)

Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., & Cronin, P. (2007). Step by step guide to critiquing research. Part 2.: Qualitative research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(12), 738-744. Retrieved from CINAHL database

Tolich, M., & Davidson, C. (2018). Collecting and analysing qualitative data. In Social science research in New Zealand an introduction . (pp.121-133). Auckland: Auckland University Press.

Analysing quantitative research

Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018).  Focusing on the fundamentals:  Reading quantitative research with a critical eye.  Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(3), 283-287.

Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., & Ryan, F. (2007). Step by step guide to critiquing research. Part 1: Quantitative research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(11), 658-663. Retrieved from CINAHL database.

Fain, J. (2017). Chapter 14: Critiquing research reports.  In Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research (Fifth edition., pp. 311-330).

Mills, G., & Gay, L. (2019). Evaluating a research report. In Educational research : competencies for analysis and applications (12th edition., pp.555 - 561). -[Shelf Location at Madras St Campus, Christchurch : LB1028MIL 2018]

Tolich, M., & Davidson, C. (2018). Collecting and analysing quantitative data. ISocial science research in New Zealand an introduction . (pp.104-120). Auckland: Auckland University Press.

Finding themes in my research

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Coding and themes in qualitative research

Thematic analysis: an introduction by Virgina Braun and Victoria Clarke

What is a Code?: Qualitative Research Methods

Why do we code? 

How to Know You Are Coding Correctly: Qualitative Research Methods