{"id":247,"date":"2021-11-05T12:09:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T12:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postgradproofreader.co.uk\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2022-03-28T09:22:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T09:22:05","slug":"seven-ways-pgpr-can-help-your-complete-your-qualitative-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/postgradproofreader.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/11\/05\/seven-ways-pgpr-can-help-your-complete-your-qualitative-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven ways PGPR can help you complete your qualitative project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Completing postgrad qualitative research is an adventure. It can be thrilling, enriching and rewarding\u2026 but it can also be arduous, stressful and exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here at PGPR, we can help you through every step of your journey. Here are seven services we think will benefit you as you progress through your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PGPR team is on hand to help you every step of the way!

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1. Interview schedule check <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collecting your data is so important. Asking participants the right questions can unlock access to the rich, lovely data which will underpin your entire study. We can look at your interview schedule and talk it over in a video consultation, giving you pointers for ensuring your questions are open, comprehensive and ordered in a way that is likely to generate rapport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Feedback on analysis <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis can feel fun and fascinating \u2013 and it can feel overwhelming! Trying to conduct analysis without many qualitative colleagues or at a university without many qualitative experts can feel especially lonely and daunting. Fortunately, the PGPR team loves analysis, so we\u2019re always excited when a client asks for feedback at this stage. We can offer written feedback or feedback via one of our video consultations. We\u2019ll look at whether your data truly supports your conclusions, if there are areas where you can dig deeper, and whether your analysis fits in with your chosen methodology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Feedback on word length and structure <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you start putting the chapters of your thesis together, you might find that you\u2019re several thousand words over your university\u2019s word limit. Don\u2019t panic \u2013 this is a common problem and is something we can help with. We\u2019ll read your chapters and offer feedback which will help you tighten up your structure and delete those unnecessary words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feeling overwhelmed? We hear you!

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4.<\/strong> Correcting your spelling and grammar <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we love giving feedback, we\u2019re also all huge word nerds here at PGPR, so you can come to us if you need any sections of your thesis proof-read. We\u2019ll correct any spelling and grammar issues, ensure that you\u2019ve used terminology consistently and offer suggestions to make your sentences read as smoothly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Checking references <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference sections: can\u2019t get by without them \u2013 but you CAN offload them to us! When you\u2019re immersed in analysing your beautiful data or wrangling with that tricky discussion section, ensuring that your reference list is also perfect can feel incredibly onerous. Don\u2019t worry; we\u2019re here to help. Our proof-readers Hannah and Shannon particularly enjoy checking reference lists, so it\u2019s likely that one of these two superstars will undertake this job for you. They find it soothing \u2013 clearly, we need to clone them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy more time to relax while we proof-read your reference list for you!

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6. Formatting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word has lots of features that can help you present your thesis in a professional manner; unfortunately, it often feels like you need a degree in IT to be able to get them all to work. We have several Word experts on the team who will be more than happy to create tables of contents, ensure that your headings are consistent and caption all your figures for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Conference check package<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your research is complete, it\u2019s time to share it with the wider world. If you have a conference coming up, PGPR can offer feedback on your slides and give you an opportunity to practice your presentation via video for a friendly audience. Just get in touch to find out more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to hearing from you \u2013 just fill in the contact form below and we\u2019ll get back to you ASAP. <\/p>\n\n\n

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