Experience in reporting CBAR findings
Thematic Analysis of CBAR Writing Process
The participants describe the reporting the findings of their Classroom-Based Action Research
(CBAR) project as a rewarding and insightful process for the team, significantly enhanced by
their professor's guidance and the clear structure provided by the CBAR Workbook. Initially,
they found it difficult to differentiate between the various sections of the manuscript—such as
Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations—since the content appeared quite
similar. However, with the professor’s consistent feedback and the step-by-step instructions from
the workbook, they were able to grasp the unique purpose of each section and how to effectively
address them.
Themes and Codes Derived from Data Excerpts
Professor’s Guidance
The support and feedback provided by the professor helped in navigating the manuscript
writing process.
Clarification of concepts and sections to ensure correct interpretation.
Workbook as a Resource
The step-by-step guidance provided by the CBAR Workbook ensured a systematic
approach to writing each section.
Organizational structure provided by the workbook to keep the manuscript clear and
cohesive.
The templates and prompts helped streamline the writing and revision process.
Writing Process and Section-Specific Challenges
Struggling to differentiate between sections such as Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and
Recommendations.
An incremental approach to writing the Discussion section helped in managing the
complexities.
Data Interpretation and Analysis
The Discussion section required careful interpretation of data and linking it to the
research objectives.
Critical thinking was encouraged to deepen the analysis and connect findings with
literature.
Revisions and Refinement
Revisions were simplified thanks to the workbook’s clear guidance.
Feedback loops with the professor made revisions more effective, leading to a polished
manuscript.
Recommendations and Limitations
Recommendations linked to limitations provided more realistic and actionable
suggestions.
Reflecting on study limitations made the recommendations more grounded in the context
of the research.
Collaboration and Team Effort
A collaborative effort in writing, revising, and finalizing the manuscript.
Peer contributions helped refine the manuscript for clarity and cohesion.
Summary of Themes, Codes, and Key Phrases:
The key themes focus on the pivotal roles of guidance from the professor and
the CBAR Workbook, the collaborative effort in writing, and the challenges
faced when differentiating between similar sections like Results, Discussion,
Conclusion, and Recommendations. The codes reflect important actions such
as writing, revising, and interpreting data, while the key phrases capture the
key moments of realization and the insights gained during the process.
Ultimately, the experience emphasized the importance of critical thinking,
structured writing, and team collaboration, all of which were facilitated by
the professor’s support and the detailed workbook instructions.
Refined Theme Names
Guided Learning and Mentorship
Reflects the crucial role of the professor's feedback, clarification, and critical thinking
encouragement throughout the process.
Structured Writing Support
Highlights the step-by-step instructions, templates, and organizational structure provided
by the CBAR Workbook, which facilitated the writing and revision process.
Navigating Section-Specific Challenges
Focuses on the difficulty in distinguishing between sections like Results, Discussion,
Conclusion, and Recommendations, and the strategies used to overcome this.
Data Interpretation and Critical Analysis
Centers on the interpretation of data, linking it to research questions, and incorporating
critical analysis and literature to deepen insights.
Streamlined Revision Process
Emphasizes how clear guidance and feedback loops from both the workbook and
professor made the revision process more efficient and manageable.
Recommendations Grounded in Limitations
Focuses on the realization that recommendations should be directly linked to the study's
limitations, ensuring practical and feasible suggestions.
Collaboration and Collective Effort
Reflects the team’s collaborative effort in writing, revising, and refining the manuscript,
and how peer contributions ensured a polished final product.
