Activity 1

Discourse Analysis – uses qualitative analysis of interactive speech, assuming that the subject has used words to explain their views in context of personal life experience. Used when researchers want to find out about the subject’s own personal experiences of something, as opposed to an example of something which they can merely relate to.

Semi Structured Interview – an interview in which the questions have some form of structure but also allow for freedom in the response. This often brings about relevant points which may have been omitted in a closed question interview. The interviewer can then follow up on these points if desired.