ISSR Methodology Workshop | Introduction to NVivo: The Basics

Instructor: Debadatta Chakraborty

This workshop offers a step by step introduction on how to use NVivo coding software for your qualitative research projects. This workshop begins with a sample project in NVivo, and will use examples to demonstrate how to import data into the program, assign classification information to files, create code structure and begin coding files within NVivo. 

This workshop is designed for users who are newer or completely new to using NVivo. Throughout the workshop, we will work within a sample project and also create a new project,  developing the basic comprehensive knowledge needed to use NVivo software for your own projects. 

*This workshop uses the NVivo 15 software. Please see instructions to download, install, and acquire NVivo 15 license below. However, if you have a valid NVivo 14 license still active, you can also use that during the workshop. 

Accessing NVivo software for your personal computer: 

All attendees will need to have NVivo 14 or 15 installed on their Mac or PC laptop before the date of the workshop. If you are a graduate student or faculty at UMass Amherst, you can request a free copy of NVivo at the following link: https://www.umass.edu/social-science-research/computing-software

NVivo offers a free 14 day trial for NVivo 15 for both Windows and Mac users. Please make sure to download your trial no earlier than 14 days before the workshop date! Free trials can be accessed through NVivo’s website: https://lumivero.com/products/nvivo/