Students will have to develop a small project of qualitative research on a topic of their interest.
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Description
Individual Research Project
Students will have to develop a small project of
qualitative research on a topic of their interest. The project should have four
major parts as described below, including the preliminary pages (covering title
page, abstract and table of contents, and References page; at least 10-15
references, and Appendices are expected).
(215 points) Due February/28/2020 (Draft, in sections are expected earlier
as stipulated below).
Part I: Review of Related
Literature: Introduce the section, organize the review of literature in
headings and sub-headings as you identify the research gaps that necessitated
your study or critique, and have a summary and conclusion sections. The
emphasis is on 7 reviewing empirical studies of a qualitative nature.
(1500-2000 words). 20 points for the draft and 35 points for the final (You
will post draft paper on 1/24/21 for feedback)
Part II: The problem and its
setting: Suggested sections include Background to the Problem and Problem
Statement, Research Questions, Purpose of the Study, Research Approach,
Significance and justification of the Study, Delimitation & Limitations of
the Study, and Operational Definitions of Key Terms. (This section should have
1500-2000 words). 20 points for the
draft and 35 points for the final paper (Draft paper due on 01/31/2021 for a
feedback).
Part III: Research
Methodology. Suggested topics include research design, instruments for data
collection, population and sample, researcher background and bias, data
collection procedures, ethical issues, credibility/validity and
dependability/reliability, and procedures for data analysis. (1500-2000 words).
20 points for the draft and 35 points for the final (You will post draft paper
on 02/14/21 for feedback)
Part IV: Data Analysis and
Presentation: Suggested sections include Coding, Description of Participants,
Data Presentation (organize according to the Research Question(s), Conclusions,
and Recommendations. (1500-2000 words). 50 points.
