The Grounded Theory Template Kit: 58 Fillable Templates (US Letter + A4)
For the grounded theory researcher from first interview to final theory: sampling, coding, memos, categories and the audit trail behind your theory.
Every grounded theory template from the workbook, ready to type into: sampling, coding, memos, categories and the audit trail behind your theory.
WHAT YOU GET
- 58 fillable templates in one fillable PDF (66 pages in US Letter, 65 in A4, 1096 fillable fields)
- US Letter and A4 versions, both included
- Type into the boxes and save, or print and write by hand
- A clickable template map with a Done box for every template, and bookmarks
WHAT'S INSIDE
- 1.1 Is This Really Grounded Theory? Diagnostic
- 1.2 GT Tradition Selector (Glaser / Strauss & Corbin / Charmaz)
- 1.3 GT Readiness & Fit Check
- 1.4 GT Vocabulary Decoder
- 2.1 GT Research Question Builder
- 2.2 Literature-Timing Strategy Sheet
- 2.3 Initial Sampling Plan
- 2.4 Concurrent Collection–Analysis Planner
- 2.5 Positionality & Theoretical Sensitivity Primer
- 3.1 Initial / Open Coding Sheets
- 3.2 Gerund & Action-Code Prompt Card
- 3.3 In Vivo Code Capture Sheet
- 3.4 Incident Identification Worksheet
- 3.5 Coding-Close-to-Data Check
- 4.1 Constant-Comparison Grids
- 4.2 Within-Case vs. Across-Case Comparison Sheet
- 4.3 Similarity/Difference Analysis Worksheet
- 4.4 Comparison-to-Question Generator
- 5.1 Memo Ladder
- 5.2 Memo-Type Template Set
- 5.3 Daily Memo Log
- 5.4 Memo-Sorting Worksheet
- 6.1 Focused-Coding Worksheet
- 6.2 Code-to-Category Clustering Map
- 6.3 Category Definition & Properties Sheet
- 6.4 Category-Comparison Matrix
- 7.1 Axial Coding Paradigm-Model Template (Strauss & Corbin)
- 7.2 Conditions/Consequences Matrix
- 7.3 Glaserian Coding-Families Selector
- 7.4 Category-Relationship Diagram (Charmaz / Flexible)
- 7.5 Process / Trajectory Mapper
- 8.1 Theoretical-Sampling Decision Log
- 8.2 Category-Development Sampling Planner
- 8.3 Theoretical vs. Purposive Sampling Clarifier
- 8.4 Sampling-to-Saturation Tracker
- 9.1 Theoretical Saturation Tracker
- 9.2 Category-by-Category Saturation Grid
- 9.3 Saturation Evidence Statement
- 9.4 “Saturated vs. Just Tired” Self-Check
- 10.1 Core-Category Selection Worksheet
- 10.2 Core-Category Criteria Checklist
- 10.3 Selective Coding Map
- 10.4 Integration Readiness Check
- 11.1 Storyline / Theory-Diagram Builder
- 11.2 Theory Statement Builder
- 11.3 Theoretical-Model Diagramming Sheet
- 11.4 Description-vs-Theory Test
- 11.5 Theory-Grounding Audit
- 12.1 GT Quality-Criteria Self-Audit
- 12.2 Literature Integration Sheet (Post-Analysis)
- 12.3 Reflexivity & Decision Audit Trail
- 12.4 Methodological Coherence Check
- 13.1 GT Methods Section Builder
- 13.2 Findings/Theory Presentation Planner
- 13.3 Memos-to-Manuscript Bridge
- 13.4 GT Reporting-Standard Checklist
- 13.5 Viva/Committee Question Anticipator (GT-Specific)
- 13.6 Journal/Outlet Selector for GT Papers
EVERY TEMPLATE PAGE GIVES YOU
- Its purpose and how long it takes
- Short steps on how to fill it in
- Fillable boxes sized for real answers
- The output it produces
- A supervisor sign-off line
- Where to find the completed example in the workbook
HOW TO USE IT
- Open the PDF in a free PDF reader app that supports fillable forms (Adobe Acrobat Reader is free and works best). Some phone and browser viewers do not save typed answers.
- Click a box and type. Save often: your answers stay in the file.
THE KIT AND THE WORKBOOK
The kit gives you the tools. The Grounded Theory Workbook teaches the method: it explains every template and shows a completed example of each one. If this is your first time, start with the workbook: https://www.gradsummit.com/workbooks/grounded-theory-workbook/
LICENCE
For the buyer's own use. Every page is stamped with the buyer's email and the purchase date. Please do not share or resell the files. For a class or research group, ask about a group licence.
By Rafiq Muhammad, MD, MIHMEP, PhD. The templates were drafted with the help of AI tools and written, checked and laid out by the author.