Week 2
Assignment 5
Theoretical or Conceptual Frameworks serve as a lens to explain why things happen when you examine a specific area of interest. The Research Question highlights the focus of the inquiry. Using the articles you have selected above, Establish a question and identify the primary theory which applies. Describe the theory and apply to the criteria or variables relevant to the problem.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 2 to 3 pages.
Assignment 6
Using the information described above create a chart to provide a visual graphic of how the variables or criteria align with the selected theory in response to the research question.
Submit chart using points of emphasis above. 1 or 2 pages
Assignment 7
Following the Prospectus description for the Background of the Problem in the Doctoral Project Manual, use the criteria and information from previous activities to draft your Background of the Problem. Use your Research Question as your focus for the discussion. Clearly indentify key issues, challenges, disparities, or discrepancies relevant to your problem.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 2 to 3 pages.
Week 3
- Using the articles from previous activities or 4 new quantitative studies create a chart to provide a visual graphic of dependent and independent variables and align with the selected theory in response to the research question. Following the Prospectus description for the Statement of the Problem in the Doctoral Project Manual, use the criteria and information from previous activities to draft your Statement of the Problem. Use your Research Question as your focus for the discussion. Clearly identify the parameters of your inquiry using the current literature. Establish what is known and unknown, using current literature from the last 5 years, relevant to the variables you have identified.
Submit chart using points of emphasis above. 1 or 2 pages.
- Submit Quantitative Studies Paper: Write a 3-5 page paper using six research articles using one of the charts designed during the class. Refine the chart as needed to reflect the focus of your paper and new articles. Include charts, tables, and graphs as an appendix at the end of the paper.
The main purpose for this activity is to present an issue via the exploration of clear factors and applicable theory as they relate to your research interest. This academic discourse will allow you to use your critical thinking skills to analyze the different factors and then draw conclusions based on the evidence you present.
Prepare a 3-5 page quantitative studies paper on a specific topic of interest. Assert your research question and applicable theory. Select the predominate factor and provide insights for two perspectives. Provide evidence from quantitative research to support your position. Use the following outline:
- Provide an introduction (include research question, hypothesis and applicable theory)
- Follow with the background of the problem
- Present the statement of the problem
- Provide a discussion of two perspectives regarding the selected predominate factor and link to the applicable theory
- Finally, draw conclusions based on what you have presented
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Again, include one of the graphs, tables, or charts to reflect the statistical significance of the factors you have identified. Include them as an appendix to your paper. Your discussion does not include the cover page, references, or appendices.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 3-5 pages.
Week 4
- Using the Annotated Bibliography format provide a detailed review of six qualitative articles. As you review articles with the focus of your research question you may need to select alternative studies to align with your completed work. The selection of articles is dependent on the focus you choose for your discussion. If the articles do not meet the requirements needed to support your discussion, search and replace articles as needed. Link the areas of focus and indicators to the theory. Keep in mind the theoretical or conceptual framework your have selected. The articles may use a different theory than the one you have chosen for previous papers.
Following the Prospectus description for the Purpose of the Study in the Doctoral Project Manual, use the criteria and information from previous activities to draft your Purpose of the Study. Use your Research Question as your focus for the discussion. Follow with the 6 studies in the annotated bibliography format.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 6 to 7 pages.
(2) Submit Qualitative Studies Paper: Write a 3-5 page paper using four of the six research articles using one of the charts designed during the class. Refine the chart as needed to reflect the focus of your paper and new qualitative articles. Include charts, tables, and graphs as an appendix at the end of the paper.
The main purpose for this activity is to present an issue via the exploration of clear factors and applicable theory as they relate to your research interest. This academic discourse will allow you to use your critical thinking skills to analyze the different factors and then draw conclusions based on the evidence you present.
Prepare a 3-5 page qualitative studies paper your specific topic of interest. Assert your research question and applicable theory. Then present your Purpose of the Study. Use the following outline:
- Provide an introduction (include research question, applicable theory, and Purpose of the Study.
- Follow with the presentation of the four qualitative studies using the Annotated Bibliography format.
- Provide a discussion of the two perspectives regarding the selected predominate factor and link to the applicable theory based on the articles you presented.
- Finally, draw conclusions based on what you have presented.
Again, include one of the graphs, tables, or charts to reflect relationship of the factors you have identified to the theory and how they are important. Include the chart or table as an appendix to your paper. Your discussion does not include the cover page, references, or appendices.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 3-5 pages.
Week 5
- Using the articles from your quantitative paper and qualitative paper create a chart to provide a visual graphic of how the variables or criteria both quantitative and qualitative align with the selected theory in response to the research question. Add two studies using a mixed methods approach. Note quantitative data is generally statistical for these purposes and qualitative will describe what is happening. Select those factors that are relevant using both approaches. Restate research question or establish two questions. Articulate the applicability to the chart.
Submit chart using points of emphasis above. 1 or 2 pages
2) Submit Mixed Methods Studies Paper: Write a 3-5 page paper using three quantitative, three qualitative, and two mixed methods articles using the chart designed in Activity 16. Refine the chart as needed to reflect the focus of your paper. Include charts, tables, and graphs as an appendix at the end of the paper.
The main purpose for this activity is to present an issue via the exploration of clear factors and applicable theory as they relate to your research interest. This academic discourse will allow you to use your critical thinking skills to analyze the different factors and then draw conclusions based on the evidence you present.
Prepare a 3-5 page mixed methods paper on your specific topic of interest. Assert your research question and applicable theory. Then present your evidence to best support the point you want to make. Use the following outline:
- Provide an introduction (include research question, applicable theory, and introduce the key areas of your study. Assert clear talking points. How the literature is presented should be clear.
- Present your evidence in a methodical manner as highlighted in your introduction.
- Provide a discussion of the two perspectives regarding the selected predominate factor and link to the applicable theory based on the articles you presented. Use both quantitative and qualitative studies. Do not cut and paste from previous papers. This should be a synthesized draft.
- Finally, draw conclusions based on what you have presented. What recommendations can you make based on the evidence you present?
Again, include the chart or table from Activity 16 to reflect the relationship of the factors you have identified to the theory and how they are important. Include the chart or table as an appendix to your paper. Your discussion does not include the cover page, references, or appendices.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 3-5 pages include charts as appendices.
Week 6
Following the Chapters 1-5 descriptions in the Doctoral Project Manual, use the Methods criteria and information from previous activities and the text books to align with the Doctoral Project Manual. Present by the Chapter in the Doctoral Project Manual, using an outline for each chapter apply methods in each chapter as applicable. Provide in depth details for Chapter 3.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 3 to 4 pages.
Week 7
Review the APA Ethical Considerations in the Doctoral Project Manual. Using the IRB Application. Read the guidelines and complete the IRB Application (Note for this assignment protocols are not required). Use the knowledge gained from the course and assignment material to complete your application. Use your paper topic and research questions.
Upload your IRB Application. 6 or more pages as needed
Week 8
Using the Chapter 3 Outline for a Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed Methods Study in the Doctoral Project Manual. Read the description and complete a draft of Chapter 3. Include the Chapter 3 Doctoral Project Assessment Rubric. Use course materials and assignments to facilitate the completion of Chapter Three. Use your previous paper topic and research question(s) for this assignment. Use the following Outline:
- An introduction which encompasses the re-statement of the problem and the research questions. For a quantitative study the hypotheses as well.
- Research Method-A statement of either qualitative or quantitative methodology should follow. Include a discussion of how the research design whether phenomenological, narrative, case studies, correlational, descriptive, causal-comparative, or quasi-experimental is the legitimate, appropriate research design. Use at least two peer-reviewed sources to ground your discussion.
- Participants–The candidate will describe the location of the participants; discuss the criteria for selecting those participants (i.e., what characteristics do they possess that make them suitable for the area of investigation) and the process by which they were selected (such as random sampling, snowball, etc.); provide the number of participants in the study, including any important distinctions existing between them (e.g., gender or ethnicity).
- Instrumentation— Provide a description of the instruments or protocols that will be used surveys, interviews, observations, or artifacts. Include all instrumentation as an appendix. Describe in detail the instruments to be used in the study. All questions or criteria should be clearly linked to the literature presented in chapter two.
- Data Collection–The candidate will provide a concise but thorough description of the steps used to collect data from the participants. Describe any recruitment processes and/or communication; describe the informed consent process; and note the data collection schedule. If interviews are conducted indicate the length, the number, where conducted, and stipulate they will be recorded. For surveys describe the procedures for how they will be distributed and collected. Include all other procedures and processes needed in order to replicate the study. If artifacts are used, describe the process by which the data will be procured, selected, and utilized. For any other methods of data collection provide a complete description of all processes.
- Data Analysis-The candidate describes the analysis of the data that was performed as well as the specific steps taken. It is important to reference a research methods book to detail this process. Researcher bias, validity, reliability and other research factors should be addressed as appropriate.
- Limitations and Delimitations- Provide a detailed discussion of the limitations and delimitations of the study in this section.
Submit paper of your discussion using points of emphasis above. 8 to 10 pages.