Classic Grounded Theory

An Overview of Classic Grounded Theory
1. Situating Grounded Theory on the Research Landscape
The Early Development of Grounded Theory
Are Glaserian and Straussian GT Reconcilable?
The Nature and Power of Classic GT
Emergence of the Classic GT Paradigm
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2. Discovering New Theory as the End Purpose of Classic Grounded Theory
What is a Theory?
The Drive from Substantive to Formal GT
Theorizing in Rupture with Existing Literature
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3. Foundational Pillars of Classic Grounded Theory
Emergence
Constant Comparative Analysis
Theoretical Sampling
Developing Your Stance as a Grounded Theorist
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4. Clarifying Common Sources of Confusion in Grounded Theory
Emergence vs. Preconception
Description vs. Conceptualization
Substantive vs. Theoretical Coding
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Classic Grounded Theory in Practice
5. Finding Your Data
Why ""All is Data""
Overlooked Sources of Available Data
Collecting Your Own Data
Data Collection and Analysis as an Iterative Process
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6. Analyzing Your Data
Conceptual Analysis as Distinct from Descriptive Analysis
Using Constant Comparative Analysis
Types and Stages of Coding in Grounded Theory
Core Category Emergence
The Key Role of Analytic Memoing in GT Analysis
The Iterative Nature of Data Analysis in Grounded Theory
To Software or Not to Software
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7. Shaping the Theory
Theoretical Sampling
Theoretical Saturation
Theoretical Coding
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Writing and Evaluating Classic Grounded Theory
8. Writing as an Important Part of Doing Classic GT
The Process Leading to the ""Readiness to Write"" Moment
Approaching the Literature in a GT Study
Writing GT with Mixed Quantitative and Qualitative Data
The First Draft
Writing Blocks
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9. Writing Classic GT for Publication
Doing vs. Writing
Writing Classic GT Using Mixed Data
Writing Conventions
Some Guidelines to Publish Classic GT
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10. Evaluating Classic Grounded Theory
Criteria for Evaluating Grounded Theory
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Conclusion
Appendix A: Comparing a Qualitative Research Approach with a Classic GT Approach
Appendix B: Classic GT Using Qualitative Data
Appendix C: Doing Classic GT Using Mixed Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Appendix D: Some Examples of Coding Using Mixed Qualitative and Quantitative Data with an Embedded Mixed GT Design
Appendix E: Examples of Diagrams as Precursors of a Theory