September 2012 – Page 3 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-09-18

@amcunningham @francesbell @wainbrave Yes, her work is quite helpful for my #ANT work. in reply to amcunningham #
@ai1sa Got it. How about your personal experiences with it and your own ties? in reply to ai1sa #
@DA_Banks No, what is that? in reply to DA_Banks #
@KarimMaged Interesting; where is that from? Seems somehow familiar #actor network theory in reply to KarimMaged #
@amcunningham @francesbell @wainbrave You may find some interesting chat about #ANT actor-network theory at http://t.co/MvXs98o6 #
RT @amcunningham: Actor-Network Theory in Plain English: http://t.co/1bwXyyGk @wainbrave @francesbell #
Just bought some great new trance music – Scream feat. Ken Spector (Markus Schulz) & Fireisland (Solarstone + Aly & Fila). #
@SystemsFunking @amcunningham @NSRiazat But sometimes conflicting views are not helpful at all at the time. in reply to SystemsFunking #
@SystemsFunking @amcunningham @NSRiazat It depends perhaps on our intentions for wanting to reach out. Sometimes being challenged is helpful in reply to SystemsFunking #
@ai1sa @amcunningham @NSRiazat Is this in theory here or have people written on this yet? in reply to ai1sa #
@NSRiazat @amcunningham Wondering if they are really so different given nearly instant communication and diversity? in reply to NSRiazat #
@Ryan__Hunt Never too early to start with the portfolio, err . . . rather, the cause! in reply to Ryan__Hunt #
@Ryan__Hunt Perhaps you can be the social media evangelist for the cause? May even get some interesting research out of it . . . in reply to Ryan__Hunt #
@Ryan__Hunt Not sure many people outside of digital humanities students themselves know what it is. Alas. in reply to Ryan__Hunt #
@ssloane2 APA6 does not mention that one; ask #APAStyle on their blog, they usually provide helpful responses. in reply to ssloane2 #
@empathywarrior They are only distinguished over a certain age, TBD! in reply to empathywarrior #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-09-16

Building a formatting template for my thesis. Will use Format Painter to fix headings and long quotes after output from #Scrivener #phdchat #
Had to go back to the MD today, as I started to cough and wheeze. Yes, now on prednisone. Again. Yuck. #
@savasavasava Strangely ironic. in reply to savasavasava #
@savasavasava Goodness, hope it does not become the disgusting mess that downtown was. in reply to savasavasava #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel BTW, I have not had such an active, real-time Twitter discussion in some time. Kudos! in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel Smooth writing and thinking and debriefing all!! in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel Well, nice chatting, and all the best with your work!! in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel I know what you mean . . . in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel I like them in that order as well! in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel Excellent; we can learn so much from presenting research or theory development in progress. in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel I am not sure I would have been strong enough to say no to anything in Paris. in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @EmmaBurnettx @salma_patel Indeed, this is an exercise in perseverance, ehh? in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa @salma_patel Yes, no idea what I would find, so better to code now than miss something later. Works in theory at least! in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa I am still not sure if I will have a Discussion chapter of it I make it part of the massive analysis chapter @salma_patel in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Now has been the challenge of thematically assembling all the codes; I have over a thousand. in reply to salma_patel #
@dahneetsa So you already have the themes in mind? @salma_patel in reply to salma_patel #
@dahneetsa @salma_patel I hate being told what to do, so all worked out I suppose. in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Yes, though it was worth it to send to somebody faster than me. in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa It was a challenge to say the least, especially as I also work. in reply to salma_patel #
@dahneetsa @salma_patel A respectable number, especially for what appears to be mixed methods. in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa What really slowed me down was transcription, which I finally sent out. Even that and its review was time consuming in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa I had 2 pilot interviews, after which I tweaked by questions and protocol, then got and did 21 interviews in a month in reply to salma_patel #
@dahneetsa @salma_patel Indeed, to "stop at saturation" presumes I know what saturation means; I would already have the "response" in mind. in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa I stopped based on a hard date I had with a conference; I was able to get more data than I need in a short time. in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Does anybody else feel the concept of interviewing until data saturation is really a positivist stance? #phdchat in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Saturation seems to imply a majority, which IMHO is antithetical to qualitative work when talking about experiences. in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Depending on the sort of research questions, I am not sure saturation is a particularly useful concept. in reply to salma_patel #
@JaneDavis13 @grist @smcmahon1138 Indeed, I now want my own manatee! in reply to JaneDavis13 #
@christiepooh I suppose what comes around goes around! in reply to christiepooh #
@dahneetsa @salma_patel I am such a micromanager that the first time I tried to change color or double code the same text, I would scream! in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa I did find a pilot valuable, but did not need to code it to see what changes I needed; that would have been overkill #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa Not sure about that, as hard to draw conclusions after that little work. in reply to dahneetsa #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa No, it now has one for ATLAS.ti, though I have already gotten the hang of #MAXQDA in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa I used Nvivo years ago, back when it took 4 days training to begin using it. #MAXQDA is easier and more colorful. in reply to salma_patel #
@salma_patel I coded all together at the end, once all were transcribed and sent for member checking. That was enough to manage in itself. in reply to salma_patel #
@christiepooh Who?? 😉 in reply to christiepooh #
@dahneetsa I do not have anything planned; all 2013 conferences will find me finished (!!), so that is what I am focusing on submitting. in reply to dahneetsa #
@christiepooh I went for a massage yesterday, as I was not able to move my shoulders any more. Then worked 6 more hours when returned home. in reply to christiepooh #
@salma_patel @dahneetsa NVivo was out of the question costly, well out of line of their competition. in reply to salma_patel #
This rescued baby manatee is so cute we can’t stand it http://t.co/vKYXVbKi via @grist #
@dahneetsa Have you tried it? I was not able to manage finding patterns in more than 3 full transcripts, as impossible to "un highlight" in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa I plan to submit later this year. in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa Great; what sorts of pt work do you do? in reply to dahneetsa #
@damagedidentity 🙂 in reply to damagedidentity #
@damagedidentity #bam2012 and #bam2012phd in reply to damagedidentity #
@JackieKirkham Oh my . . . in reply to JackieKirkham #
@christiepooh God job! Congrats! #phdchat in reply to christiepooh #
@damagedidentity What was that? in reply to damagedidentity #
@dahneetsa Trying to do that much without a #CAQDAS application is beyond my abilities (i.e., crazy!!). I could not organize so much by hand in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa Seems the challenge with narrative inquiry is how to tell the story without recounting everything of interest! #phdchat in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa Sounds like an interesting change in store for you. Will you be working there as well, or just writing up your research? in reply to dahneetsa #
Feel lousy today; think I worked too much yesterday for my own good. #
Really a well thought out perspective: How to Choose a Doctoral Program ~ Announcing my Doctorate Decision http://t.co/esWIlBkL #phdchat #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-09-15

@dahneetsa I use #MAXQDA for my analysis. I like how it works, though wish its functionality for organizing codes were different #phdchat in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa I am using narrative inquiry, too! Found the stories I heard so engaging; could not imagine dissecting the findings otherwise. in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa When do you hope to have (make?) that time? in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa I find #nyc a noisy place, and after 25 years here I find it hard to focus when things are quiet (such as out of the city). in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa Wow, sounds exciting. I have never been there. What brought you there? in reply to dahneetsa #
@ai1sa Thanks! Finishing up an #EARLI 2013 abstract based on my research; then writing, writing, writing about my analysis #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@tryberg @suifaijohnmak @JaneDavis13 @NancyReyesNYC Thanks for the encouragement! This weekend is to make headway in writing it up! #phdchat in reply to tryberg #
@sonjaviv Seems you are making nice progress. Any findings along the way that are particularly energizing for your future opportunities? in reply to sonjaviv #
@sonjaviv It is going slowly, but seems to come in spurts of productivity with periods of reflection and work in between. in reply to sonjaviv #
@dahneetsa What methodology are you using? in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa I finished the analysis, so now to finish writing it up! That is this weekend's task (though will not finish this weekend!). in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa Excellent; where are you moving? in reply to dahneetsa #
@HendraAgustian Never too early to start. I find attending / presenting at conferences to be one of the best learning experiences #phdchat in reply to HendraAgustian #
@suifaijohnmak Thanks; can use all the wishes I can get. This PhD journey is a most circuitous path! #phdchat in reply to suifaijohnmak #
@dahneetsa I do find it energizing being in a large metro area, though feel at times too busy to appreciate it. in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa That makes two of us. Today is a catch-up of sorts #phdchat in reply to dahneetsa #
@dahneetsa This is a challenge. How do you manage that into a workable routine? in reply to dahneetsa #
@4KM Indeed, the future is something we can plan for, but cannot predict. Goodness, actor-network theory is useful! #ANT @daff55_john in reply to daff55_john #
@HendraAgustian I think you said you have not been to #nyc yet, right? After 25 years here, I still find it magical and energizing. in reply to HendraAgustian #
@HendraAgustian Working on an EARLI 2013 Symposium abstract. You planning to submit for that? #phdchat in reply to HendraAgustian #
@HendraAgustian Research has been a bit slow recently, as work has been draining. Took today and this weekend off to chunk my time to focus. in reply to HendraAgustian #
I am home today to try to get caught up on some things, though feel lousy. Should have taken a sick day instead of a personal one. #

I Completed My Analysis

I am happy to say I have just completed the analysis of my data for my doctoral thesis!

Let me clarify what I mean. By analysis, I mean making sense of the 23 interviews I completed by coding them, grouping similar concepts together, and then putting these concepts in a coherent order to present for my readers. That may not sound like a lot, but with hundreds of pages of interview transcripts and over 1000 codes to navigate and organize, it is a significant accomplishment.

While I have written up my analysis along the way (cf. Richardson’s work on writing as a method of inquiry), I hope to have my full draft analysis completed in another week or so. As I am engaging in narrative inquiry, this will be, in all likelihood, my longest thesis chapter.

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I just sketched a tentative timeline of thesis work for the next week, so will keep my fingers crossed to maintain its trajectory (which I will do via Twitter).

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-09-13

Have to remind myself #NYC is filled with people more educated, connected, talented, and equal. Likewise the opposite as well, I suppose. #
Already feeling under the weather and stretched; tough to force the energy to find a quiet corner and hide, rather than simply flee! #nyc #
@4KM I tend to dislike crowds, especially of people. in reply to 4KM #
@4KM Indeed, reminds me of Goffman. in reply to 4KM #
At this art show opening / fund raising event, wishing I were anywhere else. Famous folk and their followers are so foreign to me #nyc #
@dahneetsa Yes, and I have been feeling it a bit much over the past week or so. in reply to dahneetsa #
This past two weeks have been pushing me near 100% and am trying to keep afloat. Needed antibiotics as a result. #