NVivo

1: Introductory

Overview of how NVivo can help in your research project. Hands-on experience of coding, importing data, initial analysis, data types, concepts underlying qualitative data analysis. 

2: Further NVivo

Includes these features: 

• classifications,
• coding audio,
• video and images,
• transcription,
• coding,
• queries,
• visualisations,
• social media,
• Endnote bibliographies. 

Recommended that you have followed Nvivo Part 1 Self-Paced Introductory Course or have a knowledge of importing data files, text coding, node creation and simple text queries (items covered in NVivo Part 1 course notes, units 1, 2 and 3).

Log into the NVivo course in Moodle to download these notes (you'll need to click the Self-Enrol button on the opening page).

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Self-paced course notes on NVivo and accompanying files are available to download from within Moodle. Access NVivo course notes in Moodle (you will need to log in). 

Alternatively, log into Moodle and search for a course 'NVivo'. There will be only one course returned. You need to click the Self-Enrol button to get access to the course material. You can then download a zipped copy of NVivo Parts 1 and 2 self-paced course documents together with their accompanying sample data files and other files. Step-by-step instructions are in the PDF file located in the parent folder of Part 1 and Part 2. You can follow the course in your own time and at your own pace.

Videos on NVivo selected by Alex Friend.

This video selection covers a variety of topics on NVivo. I've selected the videos for their ability to explain the topic in question, plus at least reasonable sound and visual quality. If you are short on time, watch the 2 below which provide an introduction to coding in NVivo and more generally in qualitative analysis.

• NVivo 11 Pro: Coding data video - University of Hull, Coding in NVivo (refers to version 11 but still largely applicable to version 12)
• Coding Part 1 video - Graham Gibbs, University of Huddersfield on Alan Bryman's 4 Stages of Qualitative  Analysis.

Project-specific support is available to staff and students who have taken at least NVivo 1:Introduction workshop or have basic familiarity with NVivo. Please email Alex Friend if you are interested.

Oxford Brookes University has a site license for NVivo. It can be installed on staff or students' personal or Brookes laptops/computers without charge.
Go to the NVivo course in Moodle for instructions on installing NVivo at no charge (you may be prompted to log into Moodle).
Or, go to the IT Service Desk on your campus, or phone 01865 483311 for more information.