Qualitative Research Significance of Each of The Four Trustworthiness

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.

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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:

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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)

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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)

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3. Describe three methods of data collection, including a brief evaluation of the strengths and limitations of each of the methods. Identify how

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each of these methods will align with a specific research design (or designs). (2 pages)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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References: Include a minimum of 6 scholarly and 4 seminal resources (A total of 10 references).