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Online Dynamic Asynchronous Audit Strategy for Reflexivity in the Qualitative Paradigm
LaBanca, Frank
Qualitative Report, v16 n4 p1160-1171 Jul 2011
The trustworthiness of a qualitative study can be increased by maintaining high credibility and objectivity. Of utmost importance to these factors is the reflexivity of the researcher. Standard journaling techniques are frequently used to maintain an audit trail and document tentative interpretations of a study. One of the major limitations to paper-based reflexivity is the lack of regular audit feedback. Online blogging tools can facilitate reflexivity and subsequent auditing with ease. Blogs are potentially cost-free, and only a rudimentary understanding of a web browser and word processing program are necessary for effective use. Moreover, blogs provide a simple, contiguous interface for an effective auditing process. An analysis of a reflexivity blog and subsequent audits is examined here. Findings indicate that the multiple perspectives of the auditors gave additional insights and that might not normally be considered by a researcher, providing a multi-arrayed perspective to interpretation of a study data set.
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Electronic Publishing, Web Sites, Audits (Verification), Credibility, Reflection, Metacognition, Concept Formation, Interaction, Decision Making, Asynchronous Communication, Case Studies
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