The Scholar’s Guide to AI-Assisted Thematic Analysis (a guide to qualitative data analysis and Chat GPT)

This second edition (updated in 2025) includes a section on a new method developed this year. It involves ChatGPT functionality—specifically, the ability to create Excel spreadsheets—which was not available at the time the first edition was published.

"This e-book is the result of my journey, condensed into a short, accessible format. I’ve made this book brief and affordable because my goal is straightforward: to help as many people as possible navigate the qualitative research process with the same ease and clarity I’ve achieved"

Integrating AI tools into our research processes can significantly enhance our work, provided it is done with intention and critical oversight. By ensuring ethical analysis and checking our biases, we maintain the integrity of the research process. Additionally, using tools like MS Word in conjunction with AI can improve the transparency and reliability of our findings.

The book consists of two parts, each designed to explain and simplify the process of thematic analysis.

In the first section, Dr. Kriukow breaks the thematic analysis process down into three accessible steps. In his signature approachable style, he employs analogies—such as likening coding to organizing photographs or crafting a table of contents—to make complex concepts more relatable. Furthermore, he addresses common queries that emerge from his extensive experience with students, such as "How do we accurately name codes?" and "How do codes transform into themes?"

The second section turns to the practical deployment of AI tools to enhance thematic analysis. It presents practical examples and a detailed list of ChatGPT prompts that can be incorporated into any analysis. Moreover, he outlines strategies for integrating ChatGPT with MS Word to achieve an analysis that is not only academically robust and valid but also adheres to ethical standards.

Format: PDF; Number of pages: 33

Also, in the book I share a 25% discount for my 4.5 hour video course on how to do your first research project