The Grounded Theory Template Kit

What you get

• 58 fillable templates in one fillable PDF (66 pages in US Letter, 65 in A4, 1096 fillable fields)
• US Letter and A4 versions, both included
• Type into the boxes and save, or print and write by hand
• A clickable template map with a Done box for every template, and bookmarks

See inside

All 58 templates

• 1.1 Is This Really Grounded Theory? Diagnostic
• 1.2 GT Tradition Selector (Glaser / Strauss & Corbin / Charmaz)
• 1.3 GT Readiness & Fit Check
• 1.4 GT Vocabulary Decoder
• 2.1 GT Research Question Builder
• 2.2 Literature-Timing Strategy Sheet
• 2.3 Initial Sampling Plan
• 2.4 Concurrent Collection–Analysis Planner
• 2.5 Positionality & Theoretical Sensitivity Primer
• 3.1 Initial / Open Coding Sheets
• 3.2 Gerund & Action-Code Prompt Card
• 3.3 In Vivo Code Capture Sheet
• 3.4 Incident Identification Worksheet
• 3.5 Coding-Close-to-Data Check
• 4.1 Constant-Comparison Grids
• 4.2 Within-Case vs. Across-Case Comparison Sheet
• 4.3 Similarity/Difference Analysis Worksheet
• 4.4 Comparison-to-Question Generator
• 5.1 Memo Ladder
• 5.2 Memo-Type Template Set
• 5.3 Daily Memo Log
• 5.4 Memo-Sorting Worksheet
• 6.1 Focused-Coding Worksheet
• 6.2 Code-to-Category Clustering Map
• 6.3 Category Definition & Properties Sheet
• 6.4 Category-Comparison Matrix
• 7.1 Axial Coding Paradigm-Model Template (Strauss & Corbin)
• 7.2 Conditions/Consequences Matrix
• 7.3 Glaserian Coding-Families Selector
• 7.4 Category-Relationship Diagram (Charmaz / Flexible)
• 7.5 Process / Trajectory Mapper
• 8.1 Theoretical-Sampling Decision Log
• 8.2 Category-Development Sampling Planner
• 8.3 Theoretical vs. Purposive Sampling Clarifier
• 8.4 Sampling-to-Saturation Tracker
• 9.1 Theoretical Saturation Tracker
• 9.2 Category-by-Category Saturation Grid
• 9.3 Saturation Evidence Statement
• 9.4 “Saturated vs. Just Tired” Self-Check
• 10.1 Core-Category Selection Worksheet
• 10.2 Core-Category Criteria Checklist
• 10.3 Selective Coding Map
• 10.4 Integration Readiness Check
• 11.1 Storyline / Theory-Diagram Builder
• 11.2 Theory Statement Builder
• 11.3 Theoretical-Model Diagramming Sheet
• 11.4 Description-vs-Theory Test
• 11.5 Theory-Grounding Audit
• 12.1 GT Quality-Criteria Self-Audit
• 12.2 Literature Integration Sheet (Post-Analysis)
• 12.3 Reflexivity & Decision Audit Trail
• 12.4 Methodological Coherence Check
• 13.1 GT Methods Section Builder
• 13.2 Findings/Theory Presentation Planner
• 13.3 Memos-to-Manuscript Bridge
• 13.4 GT Reporting-Standard Checklist
• 13.5 Viva/Committee Question Anticipator (GT-Specific)
• 13.6 Journal/Outlet Selector for GT Papers

Every template page gives you

• Its purpose and how long it takes
• Short steps on how to fill it in
• Fillable boxes sized for real answers
• The output it produces
• A supervisor sign-off line
• Where to find the completed example in the workbook

How to use it

• Open the PDF in a free PDF reader app that supports fillable forms (Adobe Acrobat Reader is free and works best). Some phone and browser viewers do not save typed answers.
• Click a box and type. Save often: your answers stay in the file.

The kit and the workbook

The kit gives you the tools. The Grounded Theory Workbook teaches the method: it explains every template and shows a completed example of each one.