Mastering Content Analysis

URL study guide

https://vu.nl/en/education/phd-courses/FSS%20-%20Mastering%20Content%20Analysis

Course Objective

(i) Execute content analysis in the coding software Atlas.ti by applying standard functions and utilities to gain confidence in utilizing Atlas.ti in social scientific research.
(ii) Understand and apply key methodological concepts associated with content analysis in the coding software Atlas.ti
(iii) Create their own projects and independently develop more-sophisticated analysis in the context of an individually selected research topic.

Course Content

In practice, the course consisted of:
(i) Presentations introducing the key methodological concepts and practical functions of Atlas.ti. These will be presented together with real life examples of instances where Atlas.ti have been employed.
(ii) In-class exercises and discussions.
(iii) And opportunity for individual consultation on how Atlas.ti can be utilized for a specific research topic.

Teaching Methods

In-class seminars.

Method of Assessment

Final written assignment.

Target Audience

The course targeted PhD students.