The NVIVO software program as an auxiliary tool for information organization in the discourse textual analysis

Abstract

The use of software programs in analyses of qualitative research has increased lately; as a result, it has triggered production of programs, which are capable of providing several resources. This paper approaches the use of the NVivo Software Program, version 12 Pro, as an auxiliary tool in the process of information organization and systematization in the methodological route of the Discourse Textual Analysis (DTA) proposed by Moraes and Galiazzi. In an ongoing doctoral study, the NVivo Software Program shows that its resources agree with epistemological and methodological principles of the DTA and effectively contribute to all steps of the analysis process. Some of its advantages are the possibilities of importing files from different sources, of moving around the corpus quickly and precisely, of taking notes, of accessing links and of creating maps and word clouds. Disadvantages include the cost of the software program and the scarce production of material and tutorials that address its use.

Keywords: Discourse Textual Analysis; NVivo Software Program; Qualitative Research.