1. Track 5 – QUAL Workshops A - D (Saturday & Sunday, July 14-15, 2018)
Vanaja Nethi, Ph.D.

2. SAT, July 14 (9:15 – 10:45am) – Workshop A: Organizing the Data
SAT, July 14 (11:00 – 12:30pm) – Workshop B: Analyzing the Data
SAT, July 14 (1:45 – 4:45pm) – Dissertation BOOTCAMP Part I
SUN, July 15 (8:30 – 10:00am)* – Workshop C: Interpreting the Data (Writing Chapter 4)
SUN, July 15 (10:15 – 11:45am) – Workshop B: Discussing the Findings (Writing Chapter 5)
SUN, July 15 (12:45 – 3:45pm) – Dissertation BOOTCAMP Part II
Track 5- QUAL Overview of Workshops and Bootcamps (DeSantis 2082, 2081*)
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3. AT THE END OF DISSERTATION BOOTCAMP 2
Artifact for Track 5
TRACK
ARTIFACT
Track 5: Data Analysis/ Dissertation Report
Finalized data analysis plan (those who came WITHOUT data)
Detailed outline for Chapters 4 and 5 (those who came WITH data)
DUE SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018
AT THE END OF DISSERTATION BOOTCAMP 2
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4. Track 5 – QUAL Workshop A Organizing the Data
Saturday, July 14, 2018
9:15 -10:45am, DeSantis 2082

5. Data Analysis
Steps involved in conducting an analysis of qualitative data.
How the data will be ORGANIZED and transcribed.
The coding, pattern, and theme development procedures of the transcripts or text files. I(f used, discuss specific qualitative software you will use to assist in organizing collected data)
Ethical Considerations
How you will maintain ethics of the study. Preserve anonymity and keep the documents secure.
Trustworthiness
Establishing validity and reliability of the findings. Steps undertaken to ensure the accuracy of the findings and interpretation of data by including the following: (a) member checking— asking members to check the accuracy of the account and (b) triangulation—using corroborating evidence, (c) audit trails – detailed record-keeping of the entire research process from when you first start to think about your research through the process to the final conclusions, (d) peer-debriefing and expert reviews, (e) mixed methods
Potential Research Bias
Researcher’s bias with regards to the topic, whether personal or professional. Plan to manage potential bias.
Limitations
Limitations, restrictions, or constraints that may affect the study’s outcomes.
Chapter 3: Methodology (Data Analysis section) (from the Qualitative Dissertation Template on the DSS website)
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6. Four Basic Forms of Qualitative Data
Interviews/ Focus Groups (ranges from one-to-one, in-person interaction to group, web-based interactions)
Observations (ranges from non-participant to participant)
Documents (ranges from private to public)
Audio-visual materials (ranges from photographs to participant- created artifacts)
Others include online text-based chats, weblogs, social media, images and sounds on websites, instant messaging, etc.
(Creswell, 2018)
Four Basic Forms of Qualitative Data
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7. Organizing Qualitative Data for Analysis
Important to begin by preparing and organizing the data collected (which will be voluminous!)
Includes transcribing interview/ focus group notes
Organizing field notes from observations
Ensuring all documents to be used in the analysis are present and available
Use digital files/ make copies
Have a consistent file-naming system to so that individual audio files or transcripts are easy to locate later on
If doing manual data analysis, then maintain a searchable spreadsheet by:
form of data collected
Date/ time collected
location
participant/ document
(Creswell & Poth, 2018)
Organizing Qualitative Data for Analysis
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8. Data conversation and storage
Converting recordings of interviews to transcripts and saving them as word documents
Digital representations of audio-visual materials – jpeg or pdf files
CAQDAS (Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software) can also help managing data files
Data conversation and storage
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9. Track 5 – QUAL Workshop B Analyzing the Data
Saturday, July 14, 2018
11:00 -12:30pm, DeSantis 2082

10. Analyzing Qualitative Data – Manually
Youtube video:
A qualitative analysis of Interview Data: A Basic Step-by-step Guide by Kent Lofgren, Sweden
Coding and developing themes
Analyzing Qualitative Data – Manually
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11. Computer Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
QUIRKOS website:
“Quirkos is an intuitive tool for qualitative analysis of text data…”
Introducing Qualitative Analysis with Quirkos
Computer Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
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12. Phenomenology For phenomenology, include:
(a) a description of experiential themes,
b) a description of the essences of experience, and
c) a description of relationships among essences.
Phenomenology
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13. Ethnography, the findings may be reported in a smooth, flowing description narrative.
The aim of the narrative is to portray a full context of the experiences and the culture of research participants as it was observed and analyzed.
Ethnography
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14. Grounded Theory, where the aim is the generation of theoretical constructs, include:
findings from the process of memo writing,
theoretical sampling,
sorting,
saturation,
the review of literature,
and developing the theory.
Grounded Theory
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15. Track 5 – QUAL Workshop C Interpreting the Data and Writing Chapter 4
Sunday, July 15, 2018
8:30 -10:00 am, DeSantis 2081

16. Introduction
Include a brief intro to your study.
Demographic Characteristics
Describe your participants (if applicable)
Data Analysis
Results presented relative to main research question or sub- questions. Only the results are presented, not the rationale or discussion.
Findings are discussed according to the qualitative approach utilized. Include quotes from interviews with participants/ informants or from analyzed documents to illustrate themes generated or theory developed.
Closing Paragraph
Chapter 4: Findings (from the Qualitative Dissertation Template on the DSS website)
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17. Title
The lived experiences of high school principals implementing the core principles of high school reform
Purpose
To describe the lived experiences of select principals in a large urban school district in southeastern Florida who applied transformational leadership to implement the core principles of high school reform and redesign in an urban school setting.
Qualitative approach
Phenomenological analysis
Data collected using
Interviews and online questionnaire
Example 1 Hall (2017)
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18. Research Questions Hall (2017)
ONE overarching question What are the lived experiences of high school principals implementing the core principles of high school reform and redesign? FOUR supporting research questions 1. What are the leadership characteristics of high school principals who implemented the core principles of high school reform and redesign? 2. What is the high school principals’ knowledge of the core principles of high school reform and redesign and how are they important to the daily work? 3. What are the educational leadership practices of high school principals who implemented the core principles in developing and retaining qualified teachers and improving best practices in the classroom? 4. What are the educational leadership practices of the principals in establishing shared leadership with their staff to implement the core principles of high school reform and redesign?
Research Questions Hall (2017)
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19. Format of Chapter 4: Results Hall (2017)
Introductory paragraph Participant summaries This gives context to the study and provides summaries of the 5 principals selected to be in the study Themes The themes identified are supported by direct quotes and literature Summary
Format of Chapter 4: Results Hall (2017)
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20. Title The Use of Reflective Practices in Applying Strategies Learned Through Professional Development in Social Studies Instruction Purpose To examine how middle school social studies teachers in a large urban school district in Texas document their process of self-reflection as they integrate instructional strategies learned in professional training into their social studies courses Qualitative approach Single instrumental case study (focusing on a single issue and using a bounded case to illustrate this issue) Data collected using Interviews, observations, reflective journals, and teacher lesson plans
Example 2 Rogers (2016)
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21. Research Questions Rogers (2016)
1. How do middle school social studies teachers describe and document their process of integrating strategies learned in professional development training into their instructional approaches in a large urban school district in southeast Texas? 2. What are the perceptions of middle school social studies teachers regarding the concept of reflective practice as an element of professional development? 3. How does an individual reflective practice model, such as reflective journaling, help middle school social studies teachers document their process of self-reflection as they apply strategies learned in professional development training to instructional approaches?
Research Questions Rogers (2016)
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22. Format of Chapter 4: Results Rogers (2016)
Introduction Participant portraits This gives context to the study and provides summaries of the 5 principals selected to be in the study Themes The themes identified are supported by direct quotes and literature Conclusion
Format of Chapter 4: Results Rogers (2016)
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23. Title Gendering Migration Determinants: A Phenomenological Analysis of Professional Immigrant Women From India Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand and describe gendered determinants of highly qualified (HQ) migration based on the lived experiences of professional Asian Indian women in Germany. Qualitative approach Phenomenological analysis Data collected using Skype and telephone interviews
Example 3 Ohlrich (2017)
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24. Research Questions Ohlrich (2017)
Core research question How do professional women from India describe the gendered determinants of HQ international migration? In addition, three issue and three procedural questions will guide this qualitative research. THREE Issue questions 1. How do HQ immigrant women from India experience the global talent race? 2. How do HQ immigrant women from India describe their push-pull migration factors? 3. How do HQ immigrant women from India experience social and economic ties between India and the countries they migrate to?
Research Questions Ohlrich (2017)
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25. Format of Chapter 4: Results Ohlrich (2017)
Introduction Descriptive demographics of participants This gives context to the study and provides summaries of the 3 participants in the study In-depth description of the analytic process Presentation of findings Themes presented by research question. Themes supported by direct quotes Summary of findings
Format of Chapter 4: Results Ohlrich (2017)
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26. Table: Theme Tallies Ohlrich (2017)
Themes 
Participant 1 
Participant 2 
Participant 3 
Total Responses 
Father Figure  7  9 
23 
Expectations 
The Education Advantage  8  6  5 
21 
19 
Social Status 
Emancipation 
18 
The Media versus India  4 
16 
Diaspora  3 
12 
Made for Mobility 
11 
Change and India 
Giving Back is Sensitive 
10 
Table: Theme Tallies Ohlrich (2017)
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27. Sunday, July 15, 2018 10:15 -11:45 am, DeSantis 2082
Track 5 – QUAL Workshop D Discussing your findings and Writing Chapter 5
Sunday, July 15, 2018
10:15 -11:45 am, DeSantis 2082

28. Introduction
Discussion of Findings
Incorporate the following: (a) preconceptions and ideas as discussed in your introduction, (b) existing literature and practice in the area of study, and (c) the utilization of the method.
Discuss
Meanings and understandings
Implication of the study
Relevance of the study
Integrate the following:
Significance and substance
Importance to discipline
Critique of findings with suggestions for change and future inquiry
Conclusions and Recommendations
Chapter 5: Discussion (from the Qualitative Dissertation Template on the DSS website)
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29. Title
The lived experiences of high school principals implementing the core principles of high school reform
Purpose
To describe the lived experiences of select principals in a large urban school district in southeastern Florida who applied transformational leadership to implement the core principles of high school reform and redesign in an urban school setting.
ONE overarching question
What are the lived experiences of high school principals implementing the core principles of high school reform and redesign?
FOUR supporting research questions
1. What are the leadership characteristics of high school principals who implemented the core principles of high school reform and redesign?
2. What is the high school principals’ knowledge of the core principles of high school reform and redesign and how are they important to the daily work?
3. What are the educational leadership practices of high school principals who implemented the core principles in developing and retaining qualified teachers and improving best practices in the classroom?
4. What are the educational leadership practices of the principals in establishing shared leadership with their staff to implement the core principles of high school reform and redesign?
Example 1 Hall (2017)
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30. Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Hall (2017)
Overview of the study (serves as the introduction)
Empowerment of staff and the delegation of duties
The cores principles are a part of the principal’s work
Providing teacher support
Engaging teacher leaders to assist the school
Encouragement of teachers to collaborate on curriculum
Conclusion
Recommendations for practice and research
Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Hall (2017)
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31. Example 2 Rogers (2016) (Case Study)
Title The Use of Reflective Practices in Applying Strategies Learned Through Professional Development in Social Studies Instruction 
Purpose
To examine how middle school social studies teachers in a large urban school district in Texas document their process of self-reflection as they integrate instructional strategies learned in professional training into their social studies courses 
Research Questions
How do middle school social studies teachers describe and document their process of integrating strategies learned in professional development training into their instructional approaches in a large urban school district in southeast Texas?
2. What are the perceptions of middle school social studies teachers regarding the concept of reflective practice as an element of professional development? 
3. How does an individual reflective practice model, such as reflective journaling, help middle school social studies teachers document their process of self-reflection as they apply strategies learned in professional development training to instructional approaches? 
Example 2 Rogers (2016) (Case Study)
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32. Format of Chapter 5 Discussion Rogers (2016)
Introduction
Turning points in education
Processes and routines as an impetus for instructional change
Planning, teaching and assessing for Instructional change
Reflective practice as a vehicle for instructional change
Suggestions for future research
Concluding paragraph
Format of Chapter 5 Discussion Rogers (2016)
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33. Title Gendering Migration Determinants: A Phenomenological Analysis of Professional Immigrant Women From India Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand and describe gendered determinants of highly qualified (HQ) migration based on the lived experiences of professional Asian Indian women in Germany. Core research question How do professional women from India describe the gendered determinants of HQ international migration? In addition, three issue and three procedural questions will guide this qualitative research. THREE Issue questions 1. How do HQ immigrant women from India experience the global talent race? 2. How do HQ immigrant women from India describe their push-pull migration factors? 3. How do HQ immigrant women from India experience social and economic ties between India and the countries they migrate to?
Example 3 Ohlrich (2017)
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34. Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Ohlrich (2017)
Overview of the study
Understandings of the findings
Research Question 1
Theme 1 - The education advantage
Theme 2 – The media versus India
Research Questions 2
Theme 3 – Father figure
Theme 4 – Expectations
Theme 5 – Social Status
Theme 6 – Emancipation
Research Question 3
Theme 7 – Diaspora
Theme 8 – Changes and India
Theme 9 – Giving back is sensitive
Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Ohlrich (2017)
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35. Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Ohlrich (2017) (ctd)
Conclusion
Central question
Implications of the study
HQ- IA
Gender and diaspora issues in human capital mobility
Sustainable social development
Recommendations for further research
Methodologies
Sector-specific focus
Demographical variations
Format of Chapter 5: Discussion Ohlrich (2017) (ctd)
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