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Maria J Grant FCLIP
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September 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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August 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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August 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The terms grounded theory, model & conceptual framework are often used interchangeably, but have important differences. Find out more in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/a...

#Framework
#GroundedTheory
#Model

#Encourage
#Support
#Enable
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Big news! In February I tended my resignation as @hiljnl.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief & last Thursday I received my termination letter from co-owners of the journal, Wiley. It’s been an absolute pleasure & a privilege to lead such an incredible group of volunteer editors...
April 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Team-based grounded theory studies focus on successful collaboration & adding conceptual depth to the range of possible explanations of the phenomena being explored. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com?p=1204
April 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Advanced coding can draw on external data sources such as book & journal articles, but their use differs during advanced coding than during theoretical integration. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/a...
March 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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As featured in #HILJClub - still open for thoughts hilj.club/2024/05/14/h...
March 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Unfortunately the CILIP Benevolent Fund email is currently out of action. If you're a current or former CILIP (LA/IIS) colleague struggling with the rising cost of living or facing severe financial hardship you can contact John Vincent, Chair - CILIP Benevolent Fund, direct at [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A quick reminder that the deadline for abstracts submitted to the BANCC Conference is 5pm today, 28 February 2025. To submit your abstract send an email to [email protected] - Subject: BANCC Conference

And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In the latest post of The Grounded Theorist I breakdown the concept inherent in the term explanatory power, explaining what it is, & when & how it achieved. Find out more at: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/e...
February 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Thank you to Victoria Treadway, Gil Young and Gemma Wright, Professional Registration Support Officers NW for hosting the recent "Revalidate in a Morning” session; now submitted!

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@cilip.bsky.social
#CPD
#Fellowship
#Revalidation
February 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Most grounded theories are substantive grounded theories, their difference with formal grounded theories being one of scope. Find out more in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/s...
February 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Want an overview of the different approaches to grounded theory? Read my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/h...

#Classic
#Constructivist
#GroundedTheory
#Straussian
January 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thanks Alan. Exciting news about "The Writing Collective" a virtual place for people to come to, learn about, do & share their writing coming soon! mariajgrant.consulting/keep-in-touch/
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January 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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January 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Views on using CAQDAS (computer aided qualitiatve data analysis software) in grounded theory studies are mixed. For an overview of the differing perspectives read my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/u...
January 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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AI has an increasing presence in our daily practice. Did you know that @hiljnl.bsky.social & Wiley has policies aligned with COPE on using AI when writing or peer reviewing manuscripts? Find out more at:
January 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
If you have a burning question about grounded theory, now’s your opportunity to #AsMeAnything as I plan my @GroundedTheory.bsky.social blog posts for 2025

#AskMeAnything
#GroundedTheory
#Questions
Thank you to everyone who's supported @groundedtheory.bsky.social in the past year.

As I plan next year's blog posts, I welcome suggestions about the questions you have about grounded theory. Who knows, it may make it onto the blog in 2025!

#AskMeAnything
#GroundedTheory
#Questions
December 18, 2024 at 5:54 PM
In my final post of the year, I look back at the goals I set myself this year and reflect on what made the difference between those goals achieved and those projects still “in development”. Find out the 4 questions I used to focus my thinking at: mariajgrant.consulting/2024/12/11/c...
December 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Quality is important in assuring both that a grounded theory study is well conducted and that the outcomes are credible. Approaches differ across versions of grounded theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/m...
December 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM
CILIP HLG are inviting people to get involved in developing up-to-date curated list of reliable titles essential to health libraries. The latest collection is related to sub-Saharan Africa (CCDHA). Contact [email protected] for more info, or read:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
December 5, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Transcribing data can both facilitate a deeper level of understanding of your data and a sense of overwhelm when coding. Find out the benefits and challenges of choosing whether or not to transcribe in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/11/27/t...
November 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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*Don't miss out - early bird rate ends 30 November!* Join us in Exeter for 2-day, in person course on systematic reviews of quantitative and qualitative research and mixed methods evidence synthesis.
#academicsky
#evidencesynthesis
#systematicreviews
More info here: www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/hl...
November 26, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn, has written to Secretary of State Angela Rayner to request a meeting to discuss how CILIP's members support her mission to create thriving, happy, and revitalised communities.
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www.cilip.org.uk/news/687711/...
CILIP writes to Secretary of State to highlight how public libraries revitalise communities
CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn has written to Secretary of State Angela Rayner to request a meeting to discuss how our members support her Department's mission to create thriving, happy, and revitalised communities.
www.cilip.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 11:31 AM