The key steps in systematic coding include: - Data Familiarization: Immersing in the data by reading or listening to it multiple times to understand the context and nuances. - Generating Initial Codes: Assigning labels to segments of the text during open coding to identify significant themes or features. - Reviewing and Refining Codes: Reviewing the codes for consistency and relevance, merging redundant codes, and refining the coding system. - Organizing Codes into Categories: Grouping the codes into broader categories or themes through axial coding to reveal patterns. - Identifying Core Themes: Using selective coding to identify the most important categories that explain the overarching patterns in the discourse.