Thematic Analysis: One Method or Many? Making Sense of the TA Family

Dr Claire Moran

Reflexive, Codebook, Coding Reliability: Unpack the key approaches to Thematic Analysis in this free 1-hour webinar

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<h3>Time and location</h3>11am Australian Eastern Standard Time. This is a virtual event. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the event.<h3> </h3><h3>Thematic Analysis isn’t one thing—and that matters</h3>It’s one of the most widely used methods in qualitative research, yet “Thematic Analysis” can mean very different things.This free 1-hour webinar introduces you to the three main approaches to TA—Reflexive, Codebook, and Coding Reliability—and explains what sets them apart, where they came from, and how to choose the right one for your work.Whether you’re supervising, teaching, or doing TA yourself, this session will help you avoid the common conceptual mix-ups that can undermine clarity and rigour. <h3>What we’ll cover</h3>Thematic Analysis Demystified: Understand the core differences between Reflexive TA, Codebook TA, and Coding Reliability TAThemes Don’t Just ‘Emerge’: Why conceptual clarity matters—and how to spot (and avoid) common myths and mash-upsMaking Informed Choices: Learn to align your approach to your research paradigm and analytic goalsResearcher Subjectivity &amp; Rigour: Explore how different TA types treat reflexivity and interpretation <h3>Who should attend?</h3><ul><li>PhD students and early-career researchers</li><li>Qualitative researchers using or teaching TA</li><li>Research teams applying TA in applied or academic settings</li></ul> <h3>Why join?</h3>This session offers clarity on a topic that’s too often misunderstood. You’ll leave with a strong grasp of TA as a family of methods—not a one-size-fits-all tool.We’ll also share details of the upcoming TA Masterclass opportunity —Online (September 15–16) — for those ready to go deeper. <h3>Interested in training for your institution?</h3>I also deliver exclusive training for research groups, faculties, and institutions.Get in touch: <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">claire@clairemoran.com</a> <h3>What past participants say:</h3>“Claire’s training provided both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for conducting qualitative analysis. Her friendly teaching approach and use of case-based learning significantly enhanced my understanding and confidence.”Pradeepa Korale-Gedara, Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Food Systems Horizons."The course was absolutely excellent. You managed to make a nebulous topic very clear, understandable and most importantly implementable!"Maria Farris, PhD Candidate, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology, Sydney.“I got so much out of this workshop and am excited to get to work on my research, especially knowing that Claire will be there if I need further support in the future.”Elizabeth Boardman, PhD Candidate and Project Officer, Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, Central Queensland University.

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