Guides: Qualitative Data Analysis Tools and Resources: Overview

Library Workshops

Qualitative Data Analysis Workshops and Office Hours for Spring 2025.

Custom workshops for classes or cohorts are possible by request.

General QDAS Presentation

Intro to Coding and QDAS

Our Services

We offer qualitative data analysis software consultations! We provide support for NVivo, Dedoose, and ATLAS.ti. The Penn Libraries only provides free access to NVivo through its Virtual Lab software.

We also can provide limited support for some additional qualitative data software such as Taguette.

We do not provide guidance on methodological questions, support for homework assignments, or interpretations of your research.

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Resources for Learning QDAS

THE QUALITATIVE REPORT
A leading source of information on the latest developments in qualitative inquiries.

Collaborative Qualitative Research by Thalia M. Mulvihill; Raji Swaminathan
ISBN: 9781462550364

Publication Date: 2022-07-19

Meeting a key need for qualitative researchers, this practical book presents tools for creating productive partnerships and managing each phase of a collaborative project.
Qualitative Analysis Using ATLAS. ti by Nicholas H. Woolf; Christina Silver
ISBN: 9781138743656

Publication Date: 2017-09-06

Key work for ATLAS.ti users. The Five-Level QDA method is independent of software program or methodology, and the principles apply to any type of qualitative project.
Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS. ti by Susanne Friese
ISBN: 9780857021304

Publication Date: 2012-01-24

Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti is the very first book designed to guide you step-by-step through your research project using ATLAS.ti.
Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo by Kristi Jackson; Pat Bazeley
ISBN: 9781526449931

Publication Date: 2019-05-30

Key guide for using NVivo.
Successful Qualitative Research by Virginia Braun; Victoria Clarke
ISBN: 1847875823

Publication Date: 2013-04-05

This textbook will be an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates taking a course in qualitative research or using qualitative approaches in a research project.
Using Software in Qualitative Research by Christina Silver; Ann Lewins
ISBN: 9781446249734

Publication Date: 2014-06-30

Using Software in Qualitative Research is an essential introduction to the practice and principles of Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS).
Collecting Qualitative Data: A Field Manual for Applied Research by Greg Guest, Emily E. Namey & Marilyn L. Mitchell
Publication Date: 2013

Includes excellent guide to data management focused on qualitative researchers

SAGE Research Methods
Research Methods is a tool created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects. Users can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings. Since SAGE Research Methods focuses on methodology rather than disciplines, it can be used across the social sciences, health sciences, and other areas of research.