Just for Q's and C's (Quality and Credibility)

Let's see, ensuring quality and credibility.... two words with a deep connection but not the same meaning. With this group project, I began with individual line coding for all of the group's songs.... let's just say it was tedious but self- actualizing. After doing so , the group condensed these codes into one document by noting similarities, differences, and such in our individual codes. We met in person to be able to better create this document. While I expected much thrashing to take place- it was quite a civil environment with each person stating if they liked a particular suggestion or not, why, and moving to the next once a group consensus was reached.
Once we created a uniform coding system, we moved to creating categories for each of the sentiments put forth by the coding. We achieved the research question, research problem, and purpose statement through this process as well. It was a joy working with a group who was focused and looking toward the end goal as the prize, not winning an argument for arguing's sake. It was a long process to get through the songs, but once achieved, it was good to look back and see what was created, categorically with our thoughts.

The physical funnel of data analysis was in full motion from class readings and I better understood what was required (I will admit to being lost more than once during this process, but that's what learning is all about, right?).

During the coding, categorization, and creation, there was much discussion of ideas, defense of personal thought, and exchange of information- the purpose of a group assignment.
Preserving quality and credibility- I will say one of the most important parts of this is noting chronological order of process, which is a learning process as we (my group and I) forge ahead. Being able to document each step, understanding it's not a race but a full process, and appreciating qualitative research as an in depth fully invested process is providing a guide to my own practices of research. I will also note personal bias as a means of credibility disruption, but when working with others, there is a way to dissipate this issue when utilizing consensus among all- one person is not responsible for providing the final say of coding. All group members are challenged to be involved and give feedback into the coding process.
I will say this is not the most enjoyable part of this process..... but I am learning the most from this part of the process. I will keep marching forward.......