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Introduction to MAXQDA
MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. The software is free for all University of Illinois users via a license provided by Illinois Computes.
This workshops does not assume any previous knowledge of MAXQDA. You may find it helpful to use the materials from the Planning Qualitative Data Analysis workshop to think about strategies relevant to your own research project.
By the end of this workshop, we hope you'll be able to:
1) Access the Illinois license for MAXQDA
2) Create a new project file
3) Add text, survey, and media data to your project file.
4) Organize data files for analytic purposes.
5) Begin building a coding system in MAXQDA
6) Apply codes to data in your project file.
See slides and a recording of a previous version of this workshop.
See directions for installing MAXQDA and using the Illinois license.
Request a version of this workshop for your research team or class by contacting Jess Hagman (jhagman@illinois.edu).
This workshop will be in-person in Library 314 and will not be recorded. An online version of this workshop will be offered on Thursday, February 19, which will be recorded.
- Date:
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Presenter:
- Jess Hagman, Social Sciences Research Librarian
- Location:
- Main Library 314 (Map )
- CampusLibraries:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- All are welcome
- Categories:
- Data Collection and Analysis Qualitative Data Analysis
THIS SESSION WILL BE TAUGHT IN-PERSON (314 MAIN LIBRARY)
- Directions to Room 314, Main Library:
- Take the north stairwell (Armory and Wright Street entrance) to the 3rd floor of the Main Library and make a left at the top of the stairs.
- Alternatively, take the elevator located next to the University Archives office (near the Wright St. entrance). When you arrive on the 3rd floor, room 314 is the second door on the left side of the hall. If you have trouble finding it, please ask the Info Desk located at the center of the 1st floor or either of the service desks in The Orange Room.
- Watch a quick video on how to get to 314 Library
- ADA Accessibility Map of the Main Library
- Google Maps directions to the Main Library
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