Semi-structured interviews are the most common data generation strategy for many qualitative research approaches. While there is copious advice about the “what” of interview questions (types, phras...

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We’ll discuss common concerns about vivas, explain our experiences as examiners, and give suggestions of preparatory work students can do.

By Qual Academy partner Elly Phillips July 9, 2026 The reality is that independent research projects at undergraduate, masters or doctoral level are assessed, requiring the most caring supervisor to b...

By Qual Academy partner Elly Phillips June 4, 2026 I've written before about seeing so much work that isn't really IPA, but how can you check and improve your own work? I have three suggestions below.

By Qual Academy partner Elly Phillips A version of this post was first published on the Post-Graduate Proof-Reader blog in 2020.

By Qual Academy partner Elly Phillips There's lots of factual information out there about IPA, but students and first-time researchers typically want from experiential and practical information. This ...

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I’ve written before about my tension between the convenience of the term ‘qualitative’ and how this skates over often quite substantial differences and incompatibilities. Students and novice research...

This post was inspired by a blog post written by Johanna Spiers (The Postgraduate Proofreader) where she mentioned the publication she was most proud of. It got me thinking about my favourite publicat...

Conducting research can be a lonely business, particularly when you're a first-time researcher and are working towards a doctoral or masters degree. I've written about the benefits of collaborative re...

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By Qual Academy partner Elly Phillips As I’ve become more involved in the IPA academic community, I’ve had the opportunity to read, review and provide feedback on analysis from a range of sources. The...