How To Choose A Dissertation Tutor Here are the five key criteria to consider when you're hiring a tutor. By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2024 Choosing the right dissertation tutor can be the difference between constantly...
5 Signs You Need A Dissertation HelperHere's how you know it's really time get some support.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2024Writing a dissertation is no small task. It’s a demanding project that requires you to juggle...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Research Methodology ExampleDetailed Walkthrough + Free Methodology Chapter Templatef you're working on a dissertation or thesis and are looking for an example of a research methodology chapter, you've come to the right place. In this video, we...
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...
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...
Thematic Analysis 101 6 Time-Saving Tips To Help You Ace Your AnalysisBy: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | September 2022Thematic analysis is an effective method for researchers to derive meaning from large sets of qualitative data. At a basic level, it...
Writing The Methodology Chapter5 Time-Saving Tips & ToolsBy: David Phair (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2022he methodology chapter is a crucial part of your dissertation or thesis – it’s where you provide context and justification for your...
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...
Dissertation & Thesis Survey Design 101 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid (+ Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | April 2022Surveys are a powerful way to collect data for your dissertation, thesis or research project. Done right, a good survey...
Qualitative Research 101: Interviewing5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Undertaking InterviewsBy: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | March 2022ndertaking interviews is potentially the most important step in the qualitative research process....
How To Write The Methodology ChapterA plain-language explainer - with practical examples.By: Jenna Crossley (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | September 2021 (Updated April 2023)o, you’ve pinned down your research topic and undertaken a...
How To Write The Discussion ChapterA Simple Explainer With Examples + Free TemplateBy: Jenna Crossley (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021f you’re reading this, chances are you’ve reached the discussion chapter of your thesis or...
How To Write The Results ChapterFor Qualitative Studies (Dissertations & Theses)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021o, you’ve collected and analysed your qualitative data, and it’s time to write up...
How To Write The Results/Findings ChapterFor Quantitative Studies (Dissertations & Theses)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | July 2021o, you’ve completed your quantitative data analysis and it’s time to report on...
How To Choose Your MethodologyThe Methodology Wars: Qualitative vs Quantitative vs Mixed MethodsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021ithout a doubt, one of the most common questions we receive at Grad Coach is...
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,...
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...
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...
What (Exactly) Is A Longitudinal Study?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | June 2020f you’re new to the world of research, or it’s your first time writing a dissertation or thesis, you’re probably...
What (Exactly) Is A Cross-Sectional Study? A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | June 2020If you’ve just started out on your dissertation, thesis or research project and it's your first time carrying out formal research,...
What Is A Research Hypothesis?A Plain-Language Explainer + Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2020If you’re new to the world of research, or it's your first time writing a dissertation or thesis,...
How To Write A Dissertation Or Thesis8 Straightforward Steps + ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2020riting a dissertation or thesis is not a simple task. It takes time, energy and a lot of will power to...
Qualitative Data Analysis MethodsThe "Big 6" Qualitative Methods + ExamplesBy: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (D.Tech) | May 2020 (Updated April 2023)ualitative data analysis methods. Wow, that’s a mouthful. If you're new to...
Writing Your Dissertation Findings Chapter How To Choose The Best-Suited Chart For The JobOnce you've done the fieldwork and number crunching for your dissertation or thesis, you'll need to present your findings in the a separate chapter called "Findings". Sometimes...
