Workshop 2: Introduction to Grounded Theory

lecturer: Dr. Yvonne Franke (Göttingen)
target group: beginners
language: English
location: online
times: Sep 6-9, 2021 (each day 09:00-15:30)

content:
This interactive workshop examines the basic ideas and concepts of Grounded Theory (GT) methodology in theory and practice. In the first phase, we will discuss GT’s philosophical origins as well as its main methodological perspectives. Then we address key issues such as what is a GT research question and how to phrase questions that comply with the GT imperative of openness. In parallel, the fundamental charateristics of a GT research design will be addressed and discussed. In a third phase, we will analyze potential challenges and pitfalls of GT research. GT concepts that might seem blurry, e.g. “saturation of data” and “theoretical sampling”, will be clarified. The workshop will end with a peer feedback round on individual PhD projects.


required reading:
Bryant, Anthony/Charmaz, Kathy (2007): Grounded Theory in Historical Perspective. An Epistemological Account. In: Antony Bryant/Kathy Charmaz (Hrsg.): The Sage Handbook of Grounded Theory. London: Sage, pp 31–57.

course requirements (2 credits):
active participation, short oral presentation, and written reflection on your own research design
The written reflection will be due on Sep 30, 2021.

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