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Sarah J. Tracy

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Professor, Admin, Speaker, Arizona St U Human communication; qualitative methods Org com, flourishing, leadership Views mine https://sarahjtracy.com/ Com Scholar Starter Pack https://go.bsky.app/VmYQ3 Qual Researcher Starter Pack https://go.bsky.app/SQQk4 .. more

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Sarah J. Tracy is an organizational communication scholar and full professor in Arizona State University’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Nov 11

Greetings!
If you're interested in any of the following, let's connect:
* #qualitative research
* workplace #flourishing
* #leadership
* organizational #communication.

Info on what I've historically shared is here: twitter.com/SarahJTracy
I grieve leaving 5000+ folks there, but it's time.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Free access to article in the inaugural issue of Journal of Creative Methods: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey #qualitative peeps. Want a fresh approach for researching topics difficult to put into words? Check out an innovative method that uses metaphor, arts-based, and narrative -- something we call MAshNup.
Teaser here: youtu.be/fkZFCLChGvM
Full article below.

Introducing MAshNup: A Qualitative Method That Combines Art, Metaphor and Narrative

YouTube video by Bristol University Press

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jul 30

Awesome to lead a workshop on writing & publication in #qualitative research -- participants hail from medical, humanistic, management, and social science disciplines. @researchtalk.bsky.social organizes a variety of workshops. I feel honored to work with them. www.researchtalk.com/QRSI2025

powerpoint slide of Sarah Tracy's workshop on writing for impact

Photo of Sarah Tracy with caption, "Let's also have some Fun!!"

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jul 9

My latest article is available here!
"Practicing Qualitative Research Under the “Big Tent”: Origins, Development, and Continuing Relevance of the Eight Big-Tent Framework for Qualitative Quality"
journals.sagepub.com/eprint/TCHKF...

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jul 7

Imagine AI is an animal assisting researchers with their qualitative projects. What animal is it, and why?
In today's #NCA workshop, answers included:
snake
scorpion
rabbit
seeing eye dog.
And, of course it's all of these!
What's it for you?

Powerpoint slide showing a workshop on crafting meaningful qualitative research in an AI-Integrated Era -- led by Sarah J. Tracy

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Apr 9

One way ASU is trying to lead the narrative about the value of higher education during these unprecedented times.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXli...

Is College Worth it?

YouTube video by ASU News

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Apr 7

#Qualitative peeps. You and your students are invited to register for this summer workshop I'm leading with Research Talk -- Writing for Impact! Please share widely.
www.researchtalk.com/writing_for_...

Writing for Impact: Strategies to Successfully Craft and Publish Qualitative Research

Sarah Tracy

www.researchtalk.com

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Apr 3

I created these today via ChatGPT in preparation for a protest in Phoenix. Feel free to share and use yourself.

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Brad Stulberg @bradstulberg.bsky.social · Feb 8

Research shows 5 major factors or resilience:
1. Accepting reality even if it's hard.
2. Asking for help.
3. Being patient; knowing what feels like forever in the moment is not.
4. Narrative that you'll grow from struggle.
5. Routine—helps to activate and provides predictability.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Feb 8

Joy doesn’t mean you’re not paying attention.
Joy doesn’t mean you’re dumb.
Joy in a time of mind-f*ckery IS resistance.

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Mary Feeney @mkfeeney.bsky.social · Feb 7

2 of 3 reviewers on my interpretive qualitative paper want intercoder reliability tests, random sample to prevent selection bias, tables w/counts, comparison to those not interviewed, & generalizability. If you are NOT qualified to review qualitative research, please say no to the journal's request.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Feb 6

Don't fall into the trap of engaging in anticipatory obedience.
Carry on with your extraordinary self.
Carry on with your commitment to justice, equity, and good.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jan 21

Ooooh... putting this on my "to listen" list!

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jan 21

Watched half last night, can't wait to see the rest tonight. What a film!
spoilerfreereviews.com/post/the-sub...

THE SUBSTANCE 🤩

THE SUBSTANCE has such beautiful commentary on how Hollywood eats and spits out women in a never-ending cycle to find the new shiny star.

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Reposted by Sarah J. Tracy

Helen Kara @drhelenkara.bsky.social · Jan 21

How can researchers balance creativity with rigor in data analysis? 🎨📊 Jess Miles chats with me, Dawn Mannay, & @alistairroy.bsky.social, editors of The Handbook of Creative Data Analysis, about innovation, ethics, & anxieties around creative methods.

www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/01/14/p...

PODCAST: How to be creative with data analysis - Transforming Society

Jess Miles talks to Helen Kara, Dawn Mannay, and Alastair Roy about the role of creativity in research, its benefits for analysis and communication, and the anxieties and difficulties people might exp...

www.transformingsociety.co.uk

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Jan 7

This is keeper!
“Being Really Confidently Wrong”

Explaining how to deal with problematic reviews of #qualitative work.

Thanks @vicclarke.bsky.social @ginnybraun.bsky.social

Article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

Supplemental mat (don't say this in a qual review): supp.apa.org/psycarticles...

APA PsycNet

psycnet.apa.org

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 21

Happy end of semester! Time to rest and relax!

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 19

Check out this great qualitative opportunity!

Nancy Baym @nancybaym.bsky.social · Dec 18

I’m hiring a (well paid) Ph.D. intern to work with me and the Viva UX research lead on a qualitative research project about employee connection, organizational culture, and Copilot adoption. Based in Cambridge MA. Deadline January 31.

jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...

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Nancy Baym @nancybaym.bsky.social · Dec 18

Search Jobs | Microsoft Careers

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 16

You were already on it! 😊

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 16

Will do!

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 6

I have long been a fan of your podcast, I think we have a lot in common. Thanks for all the contributions you make.

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 6

Great to connect!! I will add you to our qualitative starter pack.

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ChristinaSilver @christinaqdas.bsky.social · Dec 6

#CAQDAS webinar series starts again in 2025
lnkd.in/eBcF8iMK

15th Jan Marginal Moments: Can Gen-AI help better understand the general election?

28th Jan How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens: Moving Beyond “Themes Emerged”
#QualitativeResearch #QualitativeSoftware #Qualitative #QualitativeAI

Right hand side is an image of the Uni of Surrey campus showing the lake with buildings in the background. On the left are logos for the CAQDAS Networking Project and the Uni of Surrey and the text "Webinar Series. Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data AnalysiS (CAQDAS)"

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 3

Coffee art.
Face
One eye with eyeliner and mascara.

Cup of coffee on countertop with several squiggly lines in foam that kind of looks like a face.

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 3

I like this metaphor Chris!

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Looking for that perfect Black Friday/Cyber Monday gift?
Delight your loved ones w/ their very own copy of "Qualitative Research Methods." Because nothing says "Happy Holidays!" more than a #qualitative research book.
Shout-out to Johnny Saldana who inspired this post.
www.amazon.com/Qualitative-...

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Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Nov 27

Love this. Thank you. If there are still space on the list, would you consider adding me? I will add you to my qualitative list as well.

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Nov 27

That's a good idea! I need to update my communication scholar starter list (a long weekend task) and this would make it much easier!

Sarah J. Tracy @sarahjtracy.bsky.social · Nov 27

Preach.

Michael Larkin @ipanalysis.bsky.social · Nov 26

Uncharacteristcally long 🧵 (sorry) re: #Qualitative methodologies, science, and 'AI'.

As Qualitative researchers, we should definitely care and remain curious about what 'good work' can look like - but we should be very wary about assuming that a focus on 'rigour' will address this question. 1/13