A thematic analysis is used in qualitative research to focus on examining themes within a topic by identifying, analysing and reporting patterns (themes) within the research topic. It is similar to a literature review, which is a critical survey and assessment of the existing research on your particular topic.
The following links provide more information about the thematic analysis process.
You may also find these resources on writing literature reviews useful to help you write your analysis.
The Literature Review is a concise step-by-step guide to conducting a literature search and writing up the literature review chapter in graduate dissertations and in professional doctorate theses.
This step-by-step handbook provides comprehensive and practical guidance on the process of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, as well as planning and writing a literature review.
This writing guide offers students an engaging, accessible introduction to the conventions of writing in the psychology discipline.
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