As you realize by now, a literature review is essential in forming a good research question and a research question is what informs what type of methodology you will use to answer your question. In this course you explore the value of various types of methodologies. For this assignment, identify your topic of interest and use and cite existing literature to support the need for further research in the area. Write a clear overarching (central) research question. An overarching or central research question is a broad question that asks for the exploration of the central phenomenon or concept in a study. In future modules we will discuss your research question and what the best approach would be to answer your question.
Post a brief literature review or outline including 5 brief points (and thus citations) that logically support the need for and lead to your clearly stated overarching research question. Provide feedback to at least two peers. Continue to revise your research question based on feedback provided throughout the week. For this assignment consider your literature review from W7000 and the examples of research questions found in the research articles you explored in Module 1.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
| Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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Included 5 statements and citations justifying the basis for this research question. |
10
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Posted a clearly written research question. |
8
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Continued to revise research question as needed based on peer and instructor feedback. |
8
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Provided valuable feedback to at least two peers no later than Monday, September 7, 2015. |
6
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Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
6
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| Total: |
38
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