You can experiment with what you think will be your initial codes in the Mind Map and convert them into codes from there.

Whichever way, you can start coding at a broad level. Or you may know some initial codes and will develop the rest in an emergent way.

In thematic analysis, you may already have a coding framework. Alternatively, you may be working in an emergent way.

PART 2: Understand the full analysis process in NVivo Follow steps 1-3 as outlined in Part 1, then: Step 4 - Start coding using the Mind Map Select the text and right click and select ‘Code’. Select the text and then drag it onto the code.Ģ. There are several ways that you can code in NVivo. Find out which way works best for you:ġ. To code for broad topic areas / themes: open a transcript, click on ‘coding stripes’ and select ‘Recent coding’ to see what you have coded as you code. STEP 4 - Code for the broad topic areas (themes)

Reflect on how they relate to your research questions and develop an initial broad coding strategy.

(See How to create a research journal for more information)

Create a research journal as a memo and write up the key issues coming out from the interviews.

Review the summarized memos you wrote for the transcripts.

STEP 3 - Create a research journal and develop a coding strategy As you read your transcript you can switch to the memo to write up key points. When you open a transcript, click on Memo Link in the Ribbon to create a linked memo to that transcript. STEP 2 - Read a few transcripts and write summary memos

You may want to import them into NVivo for easy reference.

Ensure you have a clear research question.

PART 1: Getting prepared to analyze data in NVivo STEP 1 - Review your research questions and/or research approach

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