Description
For the qualitative secondary analysis, students can choose ONE of the following options:
(a)Conduct and report on a media analysis of the news articles provided reporting on the environmental challenges of hosting the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The broad aim of the analysis is to explore how media outlets are reporting environmental challenges. Links to the raw data are provided in a separate file on the Learn page.
(b)Conduct and report on a thematic analysis of the 20-minute interview with trans-athlete Emily Bridges. The broad aim of the analysis is to explore how the participant experiences her situation from her own perspective. Raw data are provided in a separate file on the Learn page.
suggested structure
– SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF QUALITATIVE DATA (2000 words)
Introduction and background (about 250 words)
Briefly state the aim of the analysis and include more specific research questions if you feel that it’s appropriate. Situated the analysis within some relevant literature.
Methodology (about 300 words)
Outline how the analysis was undertaken, signpost the reader to the supplementary material and state how the findings are presented in the next section.
Findings (about 1200 words)
This section will normally be split into 2, 3 or 4 sub sections reflecting the different issues that have emerged from the analysis. This is your space to report what your analysis has revealed. You should present data (quotes or screenshots) together with your interpretation of that data. Links to literature and concepts should be made.
Conclusion (about 250 words)
Summarise what your analysis shows in simple terms and the mention limitations or what other research is needed in order to know more.
