Transcription

• Using Otter.ai
• Half of the interviews done already

The transcription and first read have been time-consuming but fascinating; in the context of semi-structured interviews, the participants have shown different patterns of conversation which have kept me on my toes.

Twelve tips for conducting qualitative research interviews

• Tip 1, Identify when qualitative research interviews are appropriate
• Tip 2, Prepare yourself as an interviewer -Tip 3, Construct an interview guide and test your questions
• Tip 4, Consider cultural and power dimensions of the interview situation
• Tip 5 Build rapport with your respondents
• Tip 6, Remember you are a co-creator of the data
• Tip 7, Talk less and listen more
• Tip 8, Allow yourself to adjust the interview guide
• Tip 9, Be prepared to handle unanticipated emotions -Tip 10, Transcribe the interviews in good time
• Tip 11, Check the data
• Tip 12, Initiate analysis early

Source: McGrath, C., Palmgren, P. J. and Liljedahl, M. (2019). Twelve tips for conducting qualitative research interviews. Medical Teacher, 41(9), 1002–1006. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2018.1497149 (Accessed: 5 November 2020)