Research Methodology & Design 101 - What Examiners EXPECT in Interview-Based Research

🎓 GET 1-ON-1 HELP: https://gradcoach.com/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=JErWXQ18iPc 🧰 FREE RESEARCH TOOLKIT: https://gradcoach.com/toolkit/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=JErWXQ18iPc 📚 FREE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: https://gradcoach.com/events/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=JErWXQ18iPc What exactly do examiners expect to see in your methodology chapter when you’re using interviews? In this video, we break down the practical details you need to include about your interviews and interview protocol. If you’re conducting qualitative interviews for your dissertation or thesis, this will help you write a clear, detailed, and examiner-friendly methods section. We cover participant selection, interview format, consent procedures, recording and transcription, data storage, and how to present your interview guide properly. The key theme is detail. Your examiner should be able to clearly understand who you interviewed, why, how, and exactly what you did at every step. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 What examiners look for in interview methods 00:15 Who you’re interviewing and why 00:25 Interview context and platform details 00:45 Structured vs semi-structured interviews 01:05 Follow-up questions and flexibility 01:15 Where to include your interview guide 01:30 Scripting your introduction and closing 01:45 Recording and transcription procedures 02:10 Data storage and security 02:40 Practicalities: length and access 03:00 Reviewing past dissertations for norms If you’d like expert feedback on your methodology chapter or interview design, our PhD-qualified coaches can help you strengthen your approach and write it up with confidence. Book a free consultation with Grad Coach here: https://gradcoach.com/dissertation-coaching/