
Figure 2. Conceptual view of the interpretation method.
4 INTERPRETATION METHOD APPLICATION
In order to make the interpretation method practically implementable it was operationalized as a
3-phase process adapted from Cole and Avison’s 6 stage hermeneutic research approach (Cole and
Avison 2007).
During Phase 1 (Setup and Preparation), the interpretation method is prepared for application.
The steps in this phase include:
• Identifying the field of inquiry.
• Identifying and collecting the text that will be interpreted.
• Preparing the examining position and questions.
Phase 1 is discussed in section 4.1. In Phase 2 (Understanding and Contextualization), ...