- Code memo: a note relevant to the creation of coding or categories

- Theoretical memo: focus on theoretical propositions, linking categories, or variables. The writing of theoretical memos is the core stage in the process of generating theory.

- Operational memo: contain directions about the evolving research design and data collection strategies.


Washington State University at Tri-Cities

Theoretical notes about the data and the conceptual connections between categories

Memos

Muller, M. J., & Kogan, S. (2010). Grounded theory method in HCI and CSCW. Cambridge: IBM Center for Social Software, 1-46.

Grounded theory method in HCI and CSCW

a. Memo writing occurs in the field during data collection and also during data analysis. 

b. Memos force the analyst to work with ideas instead of just raw data. 

c. Memos enable analysts to use creativity and imagination, often stimulating new insights into data.


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