Triangulation In Research: The Basics Data, methodology, investigator and theoretical triangulationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | August 2024Subjectivity and bias are two sneaky culprits you need to watch out for whenever you’re...
Structured, Semi-Structured & Unstructured The "Big 3" Interview Approaches ExplainedBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | July 2024 When it comes to using interviews for qualitative data collection, there are a few different options -...
References vs Bibliography vs "Works Cited" What's The Difference?By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2024When writing a dissertation or thesis, you'll often hear the terms reference list, bibliography - and sometimes even “works cited” -...
Qualitative Coding Examples Real-world examples of process, values and in vivo codingBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024We've spoken about qualitative coding approaches and techniques quite extensively, but this is one of those topics...
Research Ethics & Ethical ConsiderationsA Plain-Language Explainer With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024esearch ethics are one of those “unsexy but essential” subjects that you need to fully understand...
Research Implications & RecommendationsA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + FREE TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024he research implications and recommendations are closely related but distinctly...
Examples: Thesis Acknowledgements5 Well-Structured Samples For Your InspirationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024he acknowledgements section of your thesis or dissertation is an opportunity to say thanks to all the...
Research Limitations 101 📖A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024esearch limitations are one of those things that students tend to avoid digging into, and...
In Vivo Coding 101 🖍️ A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples) By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024Qualitative coding is a topic that often leaves students feeling a little confused - but it doesn’t have to be that...
All But Dissertation (ABD) Status 😬 A Plain-Language Explainer + Guide For Stuck Students By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024When it comes to completing a PhD or doctoral degree, “all but dissertation” (or ABD) is all too often...
Process Coding 101 🖍️ A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples) By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024Qualitative coding and analysis are areas that often leave students feeling a little confused - but it doesn’t have...
Inductive, Deductive & Abductive CodingQualitative Coding Approaches Explained Simply (+ Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024ualitative coding is a topic that often leaves students feeling a little...
🎙️ PODCAST: Writing A Research Proposal 4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your ProposalBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (Phd) | March 2024Crafting a well-thought-out research proposal is essential for gaining approval and setting a clear path for your research...
🎙️ PODCAST: Master The Methodology 4 Tips To Ensure Your Methodology Is Perfectly On PointBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Feb 2024Find yourself lost in a sea of complex terms and unsure where to begin? Fear not. In this episode of the Grad Coach...
Dissertation Advisor 101 How to get the most from the student-supervisor relationshipBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | January 2024Many students feel a little intimidated by the idea of having to work with a research advisor (or...
The Acknowledgements SectionHow to write the acknowledgements for your thesis or dissertationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | January 2024riting the acknowledgements section of your thesis might seem straightforward, but...
Quant Analysis 101: Inferential StatisticsEverything You Need To Get Started (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | October 2023f you’re new to quantitative data analysis, one of the many terms you’re likely to...
Research Question 101 📖Everything you need to know to write a high-quality research questionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2023f you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably asking yourself, “What is a research...
Research Question Examples 🧑🏻🏫25+ Practical Examples & Ideas To Help You Get Started By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | October 2023well-crafted research question (or set of questions) sets the stage for a robust study and meaningful insights. But, if...
What Are Descriptive Statistics?Means, medians, modes and more - explained simply.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | October 2023f you’re new to quantitative data analysis, one of the first terms you’re likely to hear being...
AI Research Tools: Hype Or Help? It's time for a balanced discussionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Kerryn Warren (PhD), David Phair (PhD) | October 2023There’s a lot of talk about AI research tools at the moment. If the YouTubers, the bloggers and the broader...
Validity & Reliability In ResearchA Plain-Language Explanation (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | September 2023alidity and reliability are two related but distinctly different concepts within research....
Literature Synthesis BasicsHow To Synthesise The Existing Research (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | August 2023ne of the most common mistakes that students make when writing a literature review is...
Literature Review: The 3 Key IngredientsThe theoretical framework, empirical research and research gapBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | July 2023riting a comprehensive but concise literature review is no simple task....
What Is Research Philosophy?Positivism, Interpretivism & Pragmatism - Explained SimplyBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023esearch philosophy is one of those things that students tend to either gloss over or...
What Are Logos, Pathos & Ethos?A straight-forward explainer (with examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023f you spend any amount of time exploring the wonderful world of philosophy, you’re bound to run into...
What Is Research Design?A Plain-Language Explainer (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | April 2023avigating the world of research can be daunting, especially if you’re a first-time...
Research Constructs 101Constructs, Validity & Reliability - Explained SimplyBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023avigating the world of academic research can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to...
The Research Problem & StatementWhat they are & how to write them (with examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023f you’re new to academic research, you’re bound to encounter the concept of a...
Theoretical vs Conceptual FrameworkWhat they are & how they’re different (with examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023If you’re new to academic research, sooner or later you’re bound to run into the...
What Is Narrative Analysis?A plain-language explainer - with examples.By: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD)| Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023f you’re new to research, the host of qualitative analysis methods available to you can be a...
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary SourcesWhat they are and how they compare (with examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to the wild world of research, you’re bound to encounter the terrible...
What (exactly) are research variables?Independent, dependent and control variables and more - explained simply.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to the world of research, especially...
Sampling Methods & Strategies 101Everything you need to know (including examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to research, sooner or later you’re bound to wander into the intimidating...
The Research Gap (Literature Gap)Everything you need to know to find a quality research gapBy: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | November 2022f you're just starting out in research, chances are you've heard...
Research Bias 101: What You Need To KnowBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | September 2022f you're new to academic research, research bias (also sometimes called researcher bias) is one of the many things you need to...
Research Limitations & DelimitationsWhat they are and how they're different (with examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | September 2022f you're new to the world of research, you've probably heard the terms...
Research Aims, Objectives & QuestionsThe "Golden Thread" Explained Simply (+ Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | June 2022he research aims, objectives and research questions (collectively called the “golden thread”) are...
What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021iscourse analysis is one of the most popular qualitative analysis techniques...
What Is Thematic Analysis?Plain-Language Explanation, Definition & ExamplesBy: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | April 2021hematic analysis is one of the most popular qualitative analysis techniques we see students...
What Is Qualitative Content Analysis?QCA explained simply (with examples)By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Reviewed by: Dr Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | February 2021f you’re in the process of preparing for your dissertation, thesis or research project,...
Saunders’ Research OnionPlain-Language Explainer (With Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2021f you’re learning about research skills and methodologies, you may have heard the term “research onion”. Specifically, the...
How To Code Qualitative DataQualitative data coding explained simply - with examples.By: Jenna Crosley (PhD) | Reviewed by:Dr Eunice Rautenbach | December 2020s we've discussed previously, qualitative research makes use of non-numerical data - for...
Quantitative Data Analysis 101The Lingo, Methods and Techniques - Explained Simply.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | December 2020uantitative data analysis is one of those things that often strikes fear in students. It’s totally...
Nominal, Ordinal, Interval & Ratio DataLevels Of Measurement: Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | November 2020If you’re new to the world of quantitative data analysis and statistics,...
Dissertation vs Thesis vs Capstone ProjectWhat's the difference?By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2020At Grad Coach, we receive questions about dissertation and thesis writing on a daily basis – everything from how to find a...
What Is A Literature Review?A Plain-Language Explainer (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | June 2020 (Updated May 2023)f you’re faced with writing a dissertation or thesis, chances are you’ve encountered the term...
Qualitative vs Quantitative Research 101A Plain-Language Explanation (With Examples)By: Kerryn Warren (PhD, MSc, BSc) | June 2020o, it’s time to decide what type of research approach you're going to use - qualitative or quantitative. And, chances...
The Dissertation/Thesis AbstractHow To Write A High-Impact Abstract (With Examples)By: Madeline Fink (MSc) Reviewed By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | June 2020So, you’ve (finally) finished your thesis or dissertation or thesis. Now it's time to write up...
What Is Research Methodology?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By Derek Jansen (MBA) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | June 2020 (Last updated April 2023)f you're new to formal academic research, it's quite likely that you're feeling...
