A concept analysis is a process of examining written and unwritten sources of information on a concept to clarify its uses and meaning. Individuals can use a variety of tools with which they might rehearse, reconceptualize, reflect, and elaborate their understandings.

Some tools include:

• Journaling- a way to record your observations and reflections and have easy access to your online journal from any online location. Visit Live Journal
• Concept mapping- Use Inspiration
• Blogging (A blog is your easy-to-use web site, where you can quickly post thoughts, interact with people)- Visit Blogger
• Data analysis

NVivo software is designed to combine subtle coding with qualitative linking, shaping and modelling. A fine-detailed analyser, NVivo integrates the processes of interpretation and focused questioning. Rich text records are freely edited and coded and linked with multimedia. NVivo goes beyond coding and retrieval by supporting fluid interpretation and allowing theory to emerge. Visit QSR at: http://www.qsr-ecommerce.com/us/acatalog/

HyperRESEARCH™ is an easy to use qualitative data analysis software package enabling you to code and retrieve, build theories, and conduct analyses of your data. Now with advanced multimedia capabilities, HyperRESEARCH allows you to work with text, graphics, audio, and video sources — making it an invaluable research analysis tool.

HyperTRANSCRIBE™ allows you transcribe nearly any audio or video file, quickly and easily. With keyboard shortcuts that keep your fingers close to the "home row" you can transcribe on any Windows or Mac OS computer without needing a cumbersome footpedal. Customizable shortcuts let you quickly enter blocks of text in a single keystroke. Media can be played in segments of definable length, with looping and other options to help your transcribing.