Drawing the researcher into data: drawing as an analytical tool in qualitative research

In qualitative research, visual methods often entail engaging with images as the subject of analysis. Yet, may be value also a means This article reflects on this analytical in relation to drawings. To end, authors explore drawings made by researchers various phases research. Drawings ‘in margin’ are put centre stage better understand their role data They allow revisiting situations; and they supplement audio-to-text act transcribing. Actively drawing involves stimulates sensory engagement phenomena under study data. furthermore play an important arranging re-arranging concepts when formulating conclusions. Examples highlight how explicitly incorporate analysis harness potential multisensory skill set engage transcribing new ways.