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Wk6 Theory- Discussion Post Provide a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned articles introduction and purpose statement. Be sure to include which one (or more, if applicable) of the nine purposes for research from `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods` your assigned article represents. Then, in a final paragraph, ask any questions you may have about introductions and purpose statements. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the reading(s) and/or media segment(s) and use APA format.
Date Posted: 01/04/2013
Category: General
Due Date: 07/04/2013
Due Date: 07/04/2013
Instruction
Wk6 Theory- Discussion Post Provide a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned articles introduction and purpose statement. Be sure to include which one (or more, if applicable) of the nine purposes for research from `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods` your assigned article represents. Then, in a final paragraph, ask any questions you may have about introductions and purpose statements. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the reading(s) and/or media segment(s) and use APA format.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Change to the other article this week. If you were assigned to Article A last week, switch to Article B this week.
Review Chapters 5 and 6 in the course text, Research Design.
Review the book excerpt `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.`
Review the annotated journal article `Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women,` which is annotated to reveal the how an introduction and purpose statement function.
Look to the Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist for more guidance in analyzing and evaluating the introduction and purpose statement in your assigned article.
Review Discussion 1 in Weeks 4 and 5.
Identify the purpose for research in your article according to the nine purposes of research found in `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.` It is possible that your assigned article may have more than one purpose.
Assess and evaluate the introductions and purpose statements. As part of the evaluation, be sure to describe how well the introduction achieves its purpose and, if applicable, include suggestions for improvement.
Course Text: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Chapter 5, `The Introduction`
Chapter 6, `The Purpose Statement`
The next two steps in a research plan are addressed in these two chapters, which are applicable to the Discussion and the Application.
Book Excerpt: Newman, I., Ridenour, C. S., Newman, C., & DeMarco, G. M. P. (2003). A typology of research purposes and its relationship to mixed methods. In A. Tashakkori & C. Teddlie (Eds.), Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (pp. 167-188). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Useful for all assignments this week, this chapter excerpt identifies nine purposes for research and ties research purposes to research methods.
Journal Article: Article A and Article B
You will again use these two articles, listed in the Article A and Article B handout (or assigned by your instructor), for Discussion. This week, you will switch your primary article focus. For example, if you were assigned Article A in Weeks 4 and 5, you will now focus on Article B.
Media:
`Purposes of Research` (15:25).
Click here to download a transcript of this video segment.
Dr. Patton illustrates five research purposes in this video. To view this video program, use the media player located at the top of this page.
Handout (Annotated Journal Article): Harley, A. E., Buckworth, J., Katz, M. L., Willis, S. K., Odoms-Young, & Heaney, C. A. (2007). Developing long-term physical activity participation: A grounded theory study with African American women. Health Education & Behavior, doi:10.1177/1090198107306434.
Examine the authors' introduction in this annotated research article for the Discussion. The full article can be found using the Health Sciences: A SAGE Full-Text Collection database in the Walden Library.
Handout: Introduction Checklist (Word document)
Handout: Purpose Statement Checklist (Word document)
These two handouts will be used in the Discussion and the Application.
Research Toolkit
Course Text: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
`Manuscript Structure and Content`, (Chapter 2)
`Guidelines to Reduce Bias in Language`, (pp. 70-76)
`Reference List`, (Chapter 7)
Web Site: Center for Research Support: `Office of Student Research Support`
http://researchcenter.waldenu.edu/Office-of-Student-Research-Support.htm
Handout: Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist
Retain the handouts above for your Research Toolkit, both for this Course and future research.
Optional Resources
Course Text: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Review the following sections:
`Writing Style` (Sections 3.05 - 3.11)
`Grammar` (Sections 3.18 - 3.23)
`Punctuation` (Sections 4.01 - 4.11)
`Quotations` (Chapter 6 - Section 6.21)
`Reference Citations in Text` (Chapter 6 - Section 6.21)
See the Suggested Bibliography for recommended books.
PowerPoint Presentation: Chapter 5, `The Introduction` (63 KB)
PowerPoint Presentation: Chapter 6, `The Purpose Statement` (94 KB)
To prepare for this Discussion:
Change to the other article this week. If you were assigned to Article A last week, switch to Article B this week.
Review Chapters 5 and 6 in the course text, Research Design.
Review the book excerpt `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.`
Review the annotated journal article `Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women,` which is annotated to reveal the how an introduction and purpose statement function.
Look to the Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist for more guidance in analyzing and evaluating the introduction and purpose statement in your assigned article.
Review Discussion 1 in Weeks 4 and 5.
Identify the purpose for research in your article according to the nine purposes of research found in `A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.` It is possible that your assigned article may have more than one purpose.
Assess and evaluate the introductions and purpose statements. As part of the evaluation, be sure to describe how well the introduction achieves its purpose and, if applicable, include suggestions for improvement.
Course Text: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Chapter 5, `The Introduction`
Chapter 6, `The Purpose Statement`
The next two steps in a research plan are addressed in these two chapters, which are applicable to the Discussion and the Application.
Book Excerpt: Newman, I., Ridenour, C. S., Newman, C., & DeMarco, G. M. P. (2003). A typology of research purposes and its relationship to mixed methods. In A. Tashakkori & C. Teddlie (Eds.), Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (pp. 167-188). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Useful for all assignments this week, this chapter excerpt identifies nine purposes for research and ties research purposes to research methods.
Journal Article: Article A and Article B
You will again use these two articles, listed in the Article A and Article B handout (or assigned by your instructor), for Discussion. This week, you will switch your primary article focus. For example, if you were assigned Article A in Weeks 4 and 5, you will now focus on Article B.
Media:
`Purposes of Research` (15:25).
Click here to download a transcript of this video segment.
Dr. Patton illustrates five research purposes in this video. To view this video program, use the media player located at the top of this page.
Handout (Annotated Journal Article): Harley, A. E., Buckworth, J., Katz, M. L., Willis, S. K., Odoms-Young, & Heaney, C. A. (2007). Developing long-term physical activity participation: A grounded theory study with African American women. Health Education & Behavior, doi:10.1177/1090198107306434.
Examine the authors' introduction in this annotated research article for the Discussion. The full article can be found using the Health Sciences: A SAGE Full-Text Collection database in the Walden Library.
Handout: Introduction Checklist (Word document)
Handout: Purpose Statement Checklist (Word document)
These two handouts will be used in the Discussion and the Application.
Research Toolkit
Course Text: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
`Manuscript Structure and Content`, (Chapter 2)
`Guidelines to Reduce Bias in Language`, (pp. 70-76)
`Reference List`, (Chapter 7)
Web Site: Center for Research Support: `Office of Student Research Support`
http://researchcenter.waldenu.edu/Office-of-Student-Research-Support.htm
Handout: Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist
Retain the handouts above for your Research Toolkit, both for this Course and future research.
Optional Resources
Course Text: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Review the following sections:
`Writing Style` (Sections 3.05 - 3.11)
`Grammar` (Sections 3.18 - 3.23)
`Punctuation` (Sections 4.01 - 4.11)
`Quotations` (Chapter 6 - Section 6.21)
`Reference Citations in Text` (Chapter 6 - Section 6.21)
See the Suggested Bibliography for recommended books.
PowerPoint Presentation: Chapter 5, `The Introduction` (63 KB)
PowerPoint Presentation: Chapter 6, `The Purpose Statement` (94 KB)
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