Instruction
Part 1: Module 4: Guided Practice -- Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Design
This guided practice will assist you in creating the research design for the qualitative section of your proposal. Please note that each of the five steps requires a written response or list of items. It is suggested that you create the response first, then post it to the discussion board. Then, respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.
Submission Instructions:
Write 1-2 sentences describing a qualitative research purpose and research questions. Then, use the five steps below to plan a process of collecting qualitative data (See Creswell and Guetterman Chapter 7 and 8 for information on Qualitative Research).
1. Make a list to identify potential participants and sites. Make a list of places where you can find participants.
2. Brainstorm how to gain access to individuals and sites. Make a list of possible strategies.
3. Thinking about your research question, identify what types of information will answer your research questions. List your possible research questions. Write bullet points on how you will get the necessary information to answer these questions.
4. Design interview protocols or observation instruments for collecting and recording information;
5. Create a plan to gather data to answer these research questions.
Part 2: Article Critique #2 -- Qualitative
Article Critiques: Each student will read and react to a qualitative research article in their area of professional interest. These articles must come from peer-reviewed journals and either be selected or approved by the instructor of record. Each critique will consist of a summary of the purpose, methodology, results and discussion sections of the article. In order to address these sections, the student will use the article critique template attached below.
Please see the article critique template explanation first, and then use the template below for this assignment: