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The terms grounded theory, model & conceptual framework are often used interchangeably, but have important differences. Find out more in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/a... #Framework #GroundedTheory #Model #Encourage #Support #Enable

Big news! In February I tended my resignation as @hiljnl.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief & last Thursday I received my termination letter from co-owners of the journal, Wiley. It’s been an absolute pleasure & a privilege to lead such an incredible group of volunteer editors...

Team-based grounded theory studies focus on successful collaboration & adding conceptual depth to the range of possible explanations of the phenomena being explored. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com?p=1204

Advanced coding can draw on external data sources such as book & journal articles, but their use differs during advanced coding than during theoretical integration. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/a...

As featured in #HILJClub - still open for thoughts hilj.club/2024/05/14/h...

Unfortunately the CILIP Benevolent Fund email is currently out of action. If you're a current or former CILIP (LA/IIS) colleague struggling with the rising cost of living or facing severe financial hardship you can contact John Vincent, Chair - CILIP Benevolent Fund, direct at [email protected]

A quick reminder that the deadline for abstracts submitted to the BANCC Conference is 5pm today, 28 February 2025. To submit your abstract send an email to [email protected] - Subject: BANCC Conference And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!

In the latest post of The Grounded Theorist I breakdown the concept inherent in the term explanatory power, explaining what it is, & when & how it achieved. Find out more at: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/e...

Thank you to Victoria Treadway, Gil Young and Gemma Wright, Professional Registration Support Officers NW for hosting the recent "Revalidate in a Morning” session; now submitted! @cilipnw.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #CPD #Fellowship #Revalidation

Most grounded theories are substantive grounded theories, their difference with formal grounded theories being one of scope. Find out more in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/s...

Want an overview of the different approaches to grounded theory? Read my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/h... #Classic #Constructivist #GroundedTheory #Straussian

Thanks Alan. Exciting news about "The Writing Collective" a virtual place for people to come to, learn about, do & share their writing coming soon! mariajgrant.consulting/keep-in-touch/

Looking forward to reading more from @mariajgrant.bsky.social in the coming year via her new newsletter. I should have something I wrote in Information Professional this year but good to be encouraged to write more mariajgrant.consulting/keep-in-touch/ to sign up

Views on using CAQDAS (computer aided qualitiatve data analysis software) in grounded theory studies are mixed. For an overview of the differing perspectives read my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/u...

AI has an increasing presence in our daily practice. Did you know that @hiljnl.bsky.social & Wiley has policies aligned with COPE on using AI when writing or peer reviewing manuscripts? Find out more at:

If you have a burning question about grounded theory, now’s your opportunity to #AsMeAnything as I plan my @GroundedTheory.bsky.social blog posts for 2025 #AskMeAnything #GroundedTheory #Questions

In my final post of the year, I look back at the goals I set myself this year and reflect on what made the difference between those goals achieved and those projects still “in development”. Find out the 4 questions I used to focus my thinking at: mariajgrant.consulting/2024/12/11/c...

Quality is important in assuring both that a grounded theory study is well conducted and that the outcomes are credible. Approaches differ across versions of grounded theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/m...

CILIP HLG are inviting people to get involved in developing up-to-date curated list of reliable titles essential to health libraries. The latest collection is related to sub-Saharan Africa (CCDHA). Contact [email protected] for more info, or read: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Transcribing data can both facilitate a deeper level of understanding of your data and a sense of overwhelm when coding. Find out the benefits and challenges of choosing whether or not to transcribe in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/11/27/t...

*Don't miss out - early bird rate ends 30 November!* Join us in Exeter for 2-day, in person course on systematic reviews of quantitative and qualitative research and mixed methods evidence synthesis. #academicsky #evidencesynthesis #systematicreviews More info here: www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/hl...

CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn, has written to Secretary of State Angela Rayner to request a meeting to discuss how CILIP's members support her mission to create thriving, happy, and revitalised communities. Read full letter👇 www.cilip.org.uk/news/687711/...

Huge shout out to all the amazing #GreenLibraries partners. Making a real difference, together 💚🌍 Arts Council England, British Library, Libraries Connected, Julie's Bicycle, NHS England, RLUK, SCONUL, National Library of Scotland, CONUL, #CILIP Green champions all!

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For those who expressed an interest in HILJ Club, the online asynchronous journal club aimed at encouraging engagement with the evidence base, here’s the link: hilj.club Thanks to @alanfricker.bsky.social, Morag Clarkson & Catherine Mclaren for leading the way.

Thanks to everyone who came along and engaged so enthusiastically with the concept of "Writing with Purpose" at yesterday's Bishop & Le Fanu Memorial Lecture. To receive regular writing tips straight to your inbox, sign up to my mailing list at mariajgrant.consulting/keep-in-touch/

This #WorldKindnessDay we're highlighting The Kind Librarian 🤝 A pioneering guide that explores kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces, it's a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic culture! Get your copy: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...

Our paper on how long covid is 'brought into being' through MDT care in clinics, just published in the print issue of SHI: 'Working knowledge, uncertainty and ontological politics: An ethnography of UK long covid clinics' #STS #academicsky #medsky onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

We've written a Researcher's Guide to Bluesky! It's a bit like all those other useful guides to Bluesky, but with several useful insights from University of York academics about using the platform, and we'd love it if it was reposted far and wide... >> blogs.york.ac.uk/library/2024... 🧵 below

The use of quotes in the reporting of grounded theories can look different from other types of qualitative research. Find out how and why in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/u...

*** Free Event *** “Writing with Purpose” – Bishop & Le Fanu Memorial Lecture – 20 November 2024. A holistic account of writing for publication & the things we can do to support and enable our writing success. Register for free at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hlg-presen...

The latest edition of the Health Information and Libraries Journal virtual journal club is on "The effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students". Prepared by none other than @alanfricker.bsky.social Come and join the conversation at hilj.club

Theoretical integration is the final stage of analysis in grounded theory studies. Read how to achieve theoretical intergration in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/30/t...

A core category is the main theoretical concept within a grounded theory that informs future theoretical sampling, data collection & coding. Find out how, & whether you need one in your GT study, in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/16/w...

Coaching or mentoring: Which is the right one for you? Find out at mariajgrant.consulting/2024/10/07/c...

For all newbie PhD students, some wise words from Professor Antony Bryant, Leeds Beckett University: "The thesis is not only a record of what has been achieved; what constitutes the “contribution to knowledge.” It must also offer a substantive account of the process of getting there."*

Mixed methods grounded theory uses & integrate methods & data to develop a grounded theory that is superior to one possible through a single method or data set. Approaches include convergent, explanatory & exploratory mixed methods. Find out more at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/m...

Situational analysis aims to foreground the social dimensions of a situation or research context. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/17/s...

Conference kindness reminder: presenting can be super stressful and scary, especially if it’s the first time you’ve done it, or public speaking isn’t part of your day job. If you’re the first person to ask a question, thank the speaker and say something nice.

Conference accessibility reminders: use the mic, add alt text to images posted here or on other social media, stick to timings so people get proper breaks.

The September 2024 issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal is now out, with a focus on consumer health information & patient information seeking behaviour. The contents page can be found at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14711842...

So this seems pretty cool - online learning for librarians about research and it is free: libparlor.com/lpol-curricu... #LISresearch If you wanted to apply for a future @rluk.bsky.social Catalyst programme, this would be super evidence of research engagement.

Symbolic interaction is a theoretical perspective of reality that focuses on process within a social context. Find out why it may – or may not – be suitable for your grounded theory in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/04/s...

Reflexivity, of actively & critically examining & articulating actions & beliefs, enables the qualitative researcher to be self-aware & undertake good research. However, reflexivity has been a disputed concept in grounded theory; here's how & why: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/21/r...

Little-known fact: most library conference bursaries receive very few applications. You stand a very good chance if you apply.

Negative cases in a grounded theory study are seen as an opportunity to refine a developing theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/n...

Storylines can support advanced data analysis & enable a grounded theory researcher to present a conceptually abstracted narrative of a social process. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/07/24/u...