Hi Karen,
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> 2. What are the pros and cons of coding line versus paragraph?
This is not the question. The best is that you code what you think is
important, whether it is a word, a sentence, a paragraph or whatsoever.
In NUDIST only paragraphs are possible.
> BTW, I willing invested in NUD*IST. I use the word invest purposefully.
> To me, NUD*IST is part of a whole set of researcher tools that doctoral
> students need to invest in in order to thrive. These tangible and
> intangible tools include books, course work, reflection, notetaking,
> discussions, conferences, phone calls, computer, journals, and so on. I
> know I will be doing qualitative research the rest of my life and that I
> need to be as well-informed and experienced as possible. I cut back in
> other areas so that I can "afford" to invest in things of lasting value.
> This investment will be worth it even if I decide never to use NUD*IST or
> any qualitative software again for I will have gained the needed
> experience--that only comes from diving in!--to know if it suits me and my
> research or not. Just my two cents...
Well, try several programs, not just NUDIST. Atlas/ti is very good also,
and very user friendly AND powerful. Or Winmax for, this is really easy
to use and well designed. If your are into audio and video, what about
HyperResearch or Code-A-Text?
You find more information on http://wwww.intext.de/TEXTANAE.HTM
Let me know if you need more information.
BTW: Did you read the Weitzman/Miles book?
Best regards from Germany
Harald
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Dr. Harald Klein
Social Science Consulting
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98708 Gehren
Tel/Fax: +49 36783 80284
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