Qualitative Data Analysis: Thematic Analysis - Big Q and little q

Join us for an interactive workshop that builds on our previous thematic analysis events, and starts the Qualitative Data Analysis series for 2024! This session will focus on Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method, with a particular focus on Big Q and little q in qualitative research.

Dr Erin Turbitt will review the basics of Braun and Clarke's method and compare it with other thematic analysis approaches. We'll explore the differences between Big Q and little q thematic analysis, examining how they are applied in various research scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

• Differentiate between Big Q and little q thematic analysis
• Clarify common misconceptions about thematic analysis
• Understand contemporary applications of thematic analysis

This is the first workshop in the Qualitative Data Analysis series for 2024, led by Dr Nick Hopwood and Dr Erin Turbitt. It will be held both online and in-person, and it may be recorded.

If you are interested in further workshops in the series, check out these upcoming sessions:

• Thematic analysis: Big Q and little q - 27 February 2024
• Me, the data, and theory - 26 March 2024
• Working with theory - 14 May 2024
• Theme TBA - Guest speaker - 11 June 2024
• Theme TBA - Guest speaker - 9 July 2024
• Using AI to do qualitative analysis - 13 August 2024
• Demystifying action research - 10 September 2024
• Post-qualitative analysis- 8 October 2024

This is a UTS Aspire event. UTS Aspire is a program of pan-university research development opportunities led by the Research Capability and Development Team.