In this slide show, Jenna Condie for a Qualitative Methods in Psychology (QMiP) workshop, explains how the features of Word support more detailed coding, including developing detailed definitions of the codes, and keeping track of comments and emerging ideas about the data.
Via DfID Evaluation Department, A. S. CohenMiller
Curated by Lucy
A different manner of conducting qualitative research without NVivo or other more highly focused programs.
I have used word to do qualitative analysis exercises with undergrads and it has worked well. I have mainly used the comment tool and highlighter so was interested to see how tables could be used. The likes of Nvivo can be useful particularly with large data sets; but for smaller pieces of analysis I think using word or good old post-it notes and wall paper can work just as well. After all, the tools available are just a means to an end.