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    Type of resources
    Primary Source, Guide
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education
    Primary user(s)
    Student, Librarian, Researcher
    Subject area(s)
    Arts and Humanities, Education, English Language Arts, Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Qualitative Research
    Last updated
    9 November 2026
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    Making Qualitative Data Reusable - A Short Guidebook For Researchers And Data Stewards Working With Qualitative Data

    By Maaike Verburg, Ricarda Braukmann, Widia Mahabier

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education · For Student, Librarian, Researcher · Language English

    Abstract

    This guidebook aims to give an overview of the challenges associated with making qualitative data reusable as well as providing guidance on how reusability can be improved and addressed at all stages of the research data life cycle.

    The guide includes a decision tree that researchers and data stewards can use to evaluate the options for making qualitative data reusable that are most suited for their projects.

    Keywords Qualitative Data · Secondary Analysis