YouTube for Transcribing and Google Drive for Collaborative Coding: Cost-Effective Tools for Collecting and Analyzing Interview Data

Authors

Tim Hopper, University of VictoriaFollow
Hong Fu, University of VictoriaFollow
Kathy Sanford, University of VictoriaFollow
Thiago Hinkel, University of VictoriaFollow

Abstract

Cloud-based tools are increasingly used in research processes. In this paper, we illustrate the practice of one research team making use of multiple cloud-based applications in preparing, analyzing, and sharing research data, as well as in collaborative writing and display of results. Important research ethics considerations are also explored as a foundation for this practice. We believe that our detailed description of the steps involved can be of help to researchers, particularly novice researchers who may lack research funds to have qualitative interviews transcribed. This mashed-up use of free cloud-based software makes data preparation from qualitative interviews cost-effective, more efficient, thorough, and collaborative.

Keywords

data preparation, cloud-based tools, collaborative writing, protection of privacy

Author Bio(s)

Tim Hopper (Ph.D., University of Victoria) is a Professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. Please direct correspondence to thopper@uvic.ca.

Hong Fu (Ph.D., University of Victoria) is a Research Associate and Sessional Instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Please direct correspondence to fuhong@uvic.ca.

Kathy Sanford (Ph.D., University of Victoria) is a Professor and Interim Graduate Advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Please direct correspondence to ksanford@uvic.ca.

Thiago Alonso Hinkel (M.A., University of Victoria) is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Please direct correspondence to thiagohinkel@uvic.ca.

Publication Date

4-12-2021

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4639

Recommended APA Citation

Hopper, T., Fu, H., Sanford, K., & Hinkel, T. (2021). YouTube for Transcribing and Google Drive for Collaborative Coding: Cost-Effective Tools for Collecting and Analyzing Interview Data. The Qualitative Report, 26(3), 861-873. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4639