Maria J Grant FCLIP
@mariajgrant.bsky.social
Trainer/Mentor/Coach/Grounded Theorist: AcWri https://mariajgrant.consulting/ https://thegroundedtheorist.wordpress https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-maria-grant-28a12b27/ ORCID: bit.ly/2sUoEqD
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
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...
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
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
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 john@nadder.org.uk
March 11, 2025 at 6:36 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 john@nadder.org.uk
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 bancc@bcs.com - Subject: BANCC Conference
And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!
And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 bancc@bcs.com - Subject: BANCC Conference
And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!
And remember, the best way to have your abstract accepted... is to submit!
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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February 17, 2025 at 4:08 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!
@cilipnw.bsky.social
@cilip.bsky.social
#CPD
#Fellowship
#Revalidation
@cilipnw.bsky.social
@cilip.bsky.social
#CPD
#Fellowship
#Revalidation
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
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...
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 l.hawker@kingsfund.org.uk for more info, or read:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
December 5, 2024 at 1:50 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 l.hawker@kingsfund.org.uk for more info, or read:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
For those who expressed an interest in HILJ Club, the online asynchronous journal club aimed at encouraging engagement with the evidence base, here’s the link: hilj.club Thanks to @alanfricker.bsky.social, Morag Clarkson & Catherine Mclaren for leading the way.
November 21, 2024 at 2:27 PM
For those who expressed an interest in HILJ Club, the online asynchronous journal club aimed at encouraging engagement with the evidence base, here’s the link: hilj.club Thanks to @alanfricker.bsky.social, Morag Clarkson & Catherine Mclaren for leading the way.
The use of quotes in the reporting of grounded theories can look different from other types of qualitative research. Find out how and why in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/u...
November 13, 2024 at 1:19 PM
The use of quotes in the reporting of grounded theories can look different from other types of qualitative research. Find out how and why in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/u...
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November 11, 2024 at 1:53 PM
*** Free Event *** “Writing with Purpose” – Bishop & Le Fanu Memorial Lecture – 20 November 2024. A holistic account of writing for publication & the things we can do to support and enable our writing success. Register for free at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hlg-presen...
November 11, 2024 at 1:52 PM
*** Free Event *** “Writing with Purpose” – Bishop & Le Fanu Memorial Lecture – 20 November 2024. A holistic account of writing for publication & the things we can do to support and enable our writing success. Register for free at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hlg-presen...
The latest edition of the Health Information and Libraries Journal virtual journal club is on "The effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students". Prepared by none other than @alanfricker.bsky.social Come and join the conversation at hilj.club
November 1, 2024 at 3:54 PM
The latest edition of the Health Information and Libraries Journal virtual journal club is on "The effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students". Prepared by none other than @alanfricker.bsky.social Come and join the conversation at hilj.club
Theoretical integration is the final stage of analysis in grounded theory studies. Read how to achieve theoretical intergration in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/30/t...
October 30, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Theoretical integration is the final stage of analysis in grounded theory studies. Read how to achieve theoretical intergration in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/30/t...
A core category is the main theoretical concept within a grounded theory that informs future theoretical sampling, data collection & coding. Find out how, & whether you need one in your GT study, in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/16/w...
October 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM
A core category is the main theoretical concept within a grounded theory that informs future theoretical sampling, data collection & coding. Find out how, & whether you need one in your GT study, in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/16/w...
Coaching or mentoring: Which is the right one for you? Find out at mariajgrant.consulting/2024/10/07/c...
October 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Coaching or mentoring: Which is the right one for you? Find out at mariajgrant.consulting/2024/10/07/c...
Mixed methods grounded theory uses & integrate methods & data to develop a grounded theory that is superior to one possible through a single method or data set. Approaches include convergent, explanatory & exploratory mixed methods. Find out more at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/m...
October 2, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Mixed methods grounded theory uses & integrate methods & data to develop a grounded theory that is superior to one possible through a single method or data set. Approaches include convergent, explanatory & exploratory mixed methods. Find out more at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/m...
Situational analysis aims to foreground the social dimensions of a situation or research context. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/17/s...
September 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Situational analysis aims to foreground the social dimensions of a situation or research context. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/17/s...
The September 2024 issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal is now out, with a focus on consumer health information & patient information seeking behaviour. The contents page can be found at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14711842...
September 11, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The September 2024 issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal is now out, with a focus on consumer health information & patient information seeking behaviour. The contents page can be found at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14711842...
Symbolic interaction is a theoretical perspective of reality that focuses on process within a social context. Find out why it may – or may not – be suitable for your grounded theory in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/04/s...
September 4, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Symbolic interaction is a theoretical perspective of reality that focuses on process within a social context. Find out why it may – or may not – be suitable for your grounded theory in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/09/04/s...
Reflexivity, of actively & critically examining & articulating actions & beliefs, enables the qualitative researcher to be self-aware & undertake good research. However, reflexivity has been a disputed concept in grounded theory; here's how & why: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/21/r...
August 21, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Reflexivity, of actively & critically examining & articulating actions & beliefs, enables the qualitative researcher to be self-aware & undertake good research. However, reflexivity has been a disputed concept in grounded theory; here's how & why: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/21/r...
Negative cases in a grounded theory study are seen as an opportunity to refine a developing theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/n...
August 7, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Negative cases in a grounded theory study are seen as an opportunity to refine a developing theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/n...
Storylines can support advanced data analysis & enable a grounded theory researcher to present a conceptually abstracted narrative of a social process. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/07/24/u...
July 24, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Storylines can support advanced data analysis & enable a grounded theory researcher to present a conceptually abstracted narrative of a social process. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/07/24/u...
Are you peer review curious? Getting involved in peer review can provide opportunities to gain experience or demonstrate transferable skills. If you're a CILIP member you read the first of my three articles on peer review in the latest issue of Information Professional: cilip.org.uk/page/infopro
July 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Are you peer review curious? Getting involved in peer review can provide opportunities to gain experience or demonstrate transferable skills. If you're a CILIP member you read the first of my three articles on peer review in the latest issue of Information Professional: cilip.org.uk/page/infopro
The terms data collection, data gathering or data generation are often used interchangeably but, when accurately applied, provide a useful shorthand to signal your approach to grounded theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/07/10/d...
July 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The terms data collection, data gathering or data generation are often used interchangeably but, when accurately applied, provide a useful shorthand to signal your approach to grounded theory. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/07/10/d...
Abduction is a hypothesis-based approach to theory development that has the potential to take analysis in anticipated theoretical directions. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/06/26/a...
June 26, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Abduction is a hypothesis-based approach to theory development that has the potential to take analysis in anticipated theoretical directions. Find out how in my latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/06/26/a...