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Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 1035-1048
2023-05-31

Surviving My Phd Journey: Conducting A Qualitative Research

Authors : Khouloud Nebbou .

Abstract

Our selections of subjects and research have significantly impacted our Ph.D. journey. As a result, each Ph.D. student has a distinct postgraduate experience. Although our supervisors can guide us through the process, it is ultimately our responsibility to complete the work and interpret the data. Nonetheless, there are a few issues that almost every student will endure. Since the progress in a Ph.D. is largely dependent on you, you must develop the ability to set priorities and defend your decisions. For example, the viva is both a common and unique experience. Commonly, all Ph.D. students should go through it, and, personally, every researcher should justify their decisions based on their research objectives and data. As a result, this paper will walk you through the process of conducting a qualitative research study. Furthermore, it aims to provide an overview of the use qualitative research methods specifically semi-structured interview in social science.

Keywords

Qualitative research ; qualitative methods ; semi-structured interview ; PhD process ; viva process