Method
Grounded theory workflow
Create a project whose coding prompt does not begin with preset codes.
Partial task
Public task
Choose the named method and inspect its current frozen workflow boundary.
Expected outcome: The project records the selected method while incomplete deep-workflow limits remain visible.
Declared product contract
Inputs and task boundary
Inputs
- A project using the grounded template
- Research material without a required preset code list
Input constraints
- The current product does not claim complete constant comparison, axial or selective coding, or theory evolution.
User actions
- Choose the grounded template before project creation.
- Review the no-preset-code method boundary.
- Create the project and use the current coding and memo surfaces.
Outputs
- A project whose coding prompt begins without preset codes.
Decision boundary
Where it fits
- Projects that need a no-preset-code starting discipline.
Outside the boundary
Where it does not fit
- A claim of a complete grounded theory workflow.
Current scope
Limitations
- Constant comparison, axial/selective coding, memoing, and theory evolution are incomplete.
Verification
Product proof
journey
proof.x-r01-method-template
- Verified
- Review due
- Expires
- Seven frozen method templates and their steps are visible before project creation.
- Starter-codebook choice and framework prerequisites remain explicit.
- The frozen method guide and recovery survive refresh.
Failure boundary: The proof covers template selection and method discipline, not every deep method workflow or report.
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