writing-grounded-theory-memos

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps grounded theory researchers systematically document the coding process, theoretical reflections, and evolving concepts so your research remains transparent, traceable, and theoretically deep.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Process memos (过程备忘录): capture coding session context, concept identification, coding decisions and reasons, early patterns, and next actions.
• Theory memos (理论备忘录): record how core concepts evolve, how relationships are formed, what theoretical gaps appear, and what future directions follow.
• Reflection memos (反思备忘录): support critical reflection on method effectiveness, challenges encountered, lessons learned, and improvements needed.
• Operational memos (操作备忘录): log concrete technical choices and tool/software usage, including analysis and data-handling details.
• Use Case: After performing open/axial/selective coding on a dataset, generate a dated memo that explains why specific codes were chosen, what patterns emerged, and what evidence or next sampling you will pursue.

Quick Start

Use the writing-grounded-theory-memos skill to produce a process memo for your latest coding session by specifying the memo type, session context, key concepts, coding reasons, initial patterns, and your planned next steps.