Join us for an interactive workshop that builds on our previous thematic analysis events, and starts the Qualitative Data Analysis series for 2025! 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

Events in the 2025 Qualitative Data Analysis series

Thematic Analysis - Big Q and little q – Tuesday 25 February 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Autoethnography - The possibilities – Tuesday 18 March 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Investigating the Potential for LLMs for Inductive and Deductive Coding – Tuesday 22 April 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Autoethnography - Triangulations – Tuesday 29 April, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Inductive Content Analysis - Tuesday 13 May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mess in QDA – Tuesday 8 July, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Place-based Design Research - Tuesday 5 August, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Applying concepts and underlying 'ologies' – Tuesday 9 September, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Deep Dive into Thematic Analysis - From Concepts to Practice – Tuesday 7 October, 12:30pm- 1:30pm
Non-word-based techniques in qualitative research and analysis – Tuesday 11 November, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

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.

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