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Instructions
Background
Up to this point, you have learned about different aspects of qualitative research methodology and designs, and you have received substantive feedback from your instructor, as well as suggestions for improvement. Now, it is time to synthesize the knowledge you have acquired and demonstrate your understanding. This Lesson is an opportunity to reflect on new learning and insights regarding qualitative research, and integrate all the necessary components into one final product; a toolkit to plan for and conduct a qualitative research study, including methodology, designs, and methods. Once you have completed this assignment you will be prepared to contribute to the academic conversation on qualitative methodology and designs, offer an informed perspective, and address or respond to relevant questions on this subject. Furthermore, if you do proceed to conduct a qualitative study further on in your program, you will be well-armed with a useful toolkit to draw from at the very outset!
Instructions
This final assignment will take the form of a written essay. If you have another creative idea for presenting the assignment that meets required graduate academic standards you may approach your instructor to seek approval. Ultimately when writing up your study, it must be logical, repeatable, and reproducible. Because every research decision must be based on accepted research practices, remember any presentation that you use for the assignment will also need to include academic sources to support your statements and demonstrate the depth of your knowledge and, in so doing, garner the support of the academic community.
In your essay, you want to achieve a clear, logical, and organized flow, so be sure to structure your headings (and subheadings) according to each of the following prompts as outlined in the same order below. Being multifaceted, with many “moving parts”, be sure to read each prompt carefully so that you do not accidentally omit any of the following requirements:
1. Discuss the foundations of qualitative methodology. Include terms and concepts you used in your Lesson 1 assignment. Do not simply list the features of qualitative methodology. Rather, develop a logical, detailed discussion that demonstrates your understanding of the methodology. Include citations to at least 2 seminal authors in qualitative methodology. (1-2 pages)
2. Compare and contrast two qualitative research designs. Describe the unique features of each of these designs and identify to what types of purposes each is best suited. Include a citation to at least one seminal author for each design. (1 – 2 pages)
3. Describe three methods of data collection, including a brief evaluation of the strengths and limitations of each of the methods. Identify how
each of these methods will align with a specific research design (or designs). (2 pages)
4. Explain the general process of qualitative data analysis as you understand it. Include all steps of the process and make sure to refer to concepts such as data management, organization, coding, and theme development. (1-2 pages)
5. Define and discuss the significance of each of the four trustworthiness criteria in qualitative research and explain clearly why each one of these criteria matters. Identify one or two strategies aligned with each of the criteria that you may consider incorporating into your intended research study. (2 pages)
6. Conclude the assignment (and the course!) with a reflection on new lessons that you have learned over the past Lessons. Explain what you now know that will help you move forward as a qualitative researcher, and state what you would still like to learn more about, including new skills and techniques. These new insights will be useful to you as you move forward in your program and as you begin contemplating a research study. (1 page)
Length: This assignment will be at least 8 – 12 pages.
References: Include a minimum of 6 scholarly and 4 seminal resources (A total of 10 references).
The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
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Grading
This assignment is worth 25 points and is due on Sunday.
Course Learning Outcomes:
· Specify the principles of qualitative research methodology. (Blooms 6)
· Explore qualitative research designs to address educational problems. (Blooms 4)
· Determine the rationale and conventions of qualitative data collection methods used in educational research. (Blooms 5)
· Explain the rationale and conventions of qualitative data analysis methods. (Blooms 5)
· Integrate issues of alignment and trustworthiness in qualitative research. (Blooms 6)
· Appraise the role and responsibilities of the qualitative researcher. (Blooms 5)
Due on Feb 4, 2024 11:59 PM
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