Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the instructor guidance, the qualitative section of Chapter 7 and all of Chapter 9 in the Creswell and Creswell text, the article by Bieler et al. titled Distributing Reflexivity Through Co-laborative EthnographyLinks to an external site., the article by Morgan et al. titled Case Study Observational Research: A Framework for Conducting Case Study Research Where Observation Data Are the FocusLinks to an external site., the article by Spector-Mersel & Knaifel titled Narrative Research on Mental Health Recovery: Two Sister ParadigmsLinks to an external site., and the article by Urcia titled Comparisons of Adaptations in Grounded Theory and Phenomenology: Selecting the Specific Qualitative Research MethodologyLinks to an external site.. Also review Standard 8 of the APA Ethical Principles for Psychologists and Code of ConductLinks to an external site. from Week 1. Your instructor will post an announcement with the assigned qualitative research question. You and your colleagues will share ideas about how to research this topic using a qualitative approach.

In your initial post, consider the following guidelines:

• Compare the characteristics and appropriate uses of the qualitative research designs covered in the week’s required readings.
• Apply the scientific method by selecting an appropriate qualitative research design and methods that align with the provided research question.
• Create a feasible research design including plans for the sample selection, data collection, and data analysis.
• Explain how you would use reflexivity while planning and carrying out the research.
• Apply ethical principles by explaining how this type of qualitative research design may affect the participants in your study and how you will deal with ethical and sociocultural issues.

Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion.

The student will complete four Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week.

The student must then post 2 replies of at least 350 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week, except for Module 8: Week 8, which is due on Friday.

For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least two scholarly citations in a Turabian in-text parenthetical format. Each reply must incorporate at least two scholarly citations in an in-text parenthetical format. Acceptable sources include textbooks.

Please submit Threads and Replies as normal text, not attachments. 

Keep in mind some guidelines related to the content of your threads and replies.

Threads

1. Base your threads on all the studied material in the course, unless otherwise specified.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by inserting substantive content.  Also, present the logic, cogency, and evidence of your explanation(s) and argument(s).
3. Use parenthetical citations as specified by the Reference List Style discussed within the Turabian manual. Here is an example: (Erickson 2014, 224–25). If you use any additional theological resource(s) to strengthen your explanation or argument, you would use the same parenthetical citation format.
4. Avoid casual talks and testimonies by interacting theologically and critically.
5. Greetings, citations, and closings are not part of the total word count.
6. Please review the Discussion Grading Rubric in order to maximize your grade.

Replies

1. Directly addresses the classmates’ threads by providing thoughtful analysis and evaluation.
2. Must reflect a strong understanding of the subject material. You may provide additional thoughts from the text or other theological resources that would contribute to the subject being discussed.
3. As stated above, avoid casual talks and testimonies by interacting theologically and critically. If you disagree with a classmate, respectfully argue your case and seek to edify him or her.
4. It must be well-written. Curt responses such as “I agree with you,” “Ditto,” “You took the words right out of my mouth,” “You go, Bob!” etc., are not appropriate.
5. If you reply to more than 2 classmates’ threads in a forum, please specify which 2 replies you want counted for your grade by commenting accordingly at the end of both replies. The third and fourth replies (and anymore) will not count towards your grade.
6. Greetings, citations, and closings are not part of the total word count.
7. Please review the Discussion Grading Rubric in order to maximize your grade.

The student will complete four (4) Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 800 – 1000 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week (Part I). The student must then post two (2) replies of at least 450–600 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week (Part II), with the exception of the replies in Module 8: Week 8 which must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module 8: Week 8. For each thread (Part I), there are multiple questions based off the case study; each question response must be supported with at least 1 peer-reviewed source. Each thread must also include 1 biblical application/integration. Each response must be supported with at least 2 peer-reviewed sources and include 1 biblical application/integration (Part II). Note that the biblical application/integration cannot be more than 10% of the thread or replies.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the instructor guidance, the mixed methods section of Chapter 7 and all of Chapter 10 in the Creswell and Creswell text, and Chapter 2: Formulating Questions, Conducting a Literature Review, Sampling Design, and the Centrality of Ethics in Mixed Methods Research of the Hesse-Biber ebook. Your instructor will post an announcement with the reference for the mixed methods research study you will discuss and critique in this discussion. The study will be found in the UAGC Library. Refer to the Library resource How Do I Find an Article When I Have a Citation?Links to an external site. if you need help finding the article.

In your initial post, consider the following:

• What is the research question? Does the research question clearly call for both qualitative and quantitative methods?
• Which type of mixed methods research design was used?
• What procedures were used to recruit participants for the quantitative sample and the qualitative sample? Were the sample sizes appropriate? Why or why not?
• What ethical considerations were mentioned in the research report? What applicable ethical considerations can you think of that were not mentioned by the researchers?
• Would you have designed the study differently after evaluating how well the researchers carried out each part of the study? If so, how?
• Would a mixed methods approach be suitable for the research topic you chose in Week 1? Why or why not?

[WLOs: 3, 4, 5] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the instructor guidance, the mixed methods section of Chapter 7 and all of Chapter 10 in the Creswell and Creswell text and Chapter 2: Formulating Questions, Conducting a Literature Review, Sampling Design, and the Centrality of Ethics in Mixed Methods Research of the Hesse-Biber ebook.

Begin your assignment by briefly describing the topic you selected in Week 1. Narrow your topic down to a precise focus. Apply the scientific method by developing a specific research question. Determine which approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) is called for by the wording of the question. If a quantitative or mixed methods approach will be used, also formulate a testable hypothesis that addresses the research question. Identify the philosophical paradigm or worldview that underlies your research approach.

The second part of the assignment is the annotated bibliography. Refer to the Writing Center’s Annotated Bibliography resource for formatting details, a sample, and an optional template. Your bibliography must contain peer-reviewed journal articles, including one literature review article on your topic, at least one quantitative research study on your topic, at least one qualitative study on your topic, one mixed methods study relevant to your topic (if available), and at least two articles about the research design and methods you would use. These sources should be obtained from the UAGC Library. Refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources and the Library OneSearch tip sheets for help in finding appropriate sources. Google Scholar may be used, but only if the articles are available in full text at no cost. For assistance researching on this platform, refer to the Library’s Google Scholar tip sheet. A minimum of six peer-reviewed journal articles are required for the assignment.

Write two paragraphs about each source in the bibliography. In the first paragraph, summarize the main points of the article in your own words. In the second paragraph, explain how this article can be used in your final research proposal. For instance, research studies will be included in the Literature Review section of the proposal; articles about methods will be used to support your research plans in the Methods section of the proposal. You may cite the course text, but it does not count as one of the six required bibliography sources.

In your paper,

• Describe your narrowly defined research topic.
• Develop a specific research question. If the research will have a quantitative component, also develop a testable hypothesis.
• Determine which approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) best aligns with the research question.
• Identify the philosophical paradigm underlying the research approach.
• Create an annotated bibliography of at least six peer-reviewed journal articles including both research studies on your topic and articles about how to use selected research methods.
  • Sources for the bibliography must include the following:
  • one literature review article on your topic
  • at least one quantitative research study on your topic
  • at least one qualitative research study on your topic
  • one mixed methods study relevant to your topic (if available)
  • at least two articles about the research design and methods you would use
  • Summarize the main points of the sources in one paragraph for each article
  • Explain how the articles will be used to inform and support your final research proposal with one paragraph per article.

The Research Question, Approach, and Annotated Bibliography paper

• Must be six to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s Annotated Bibliography resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • Student’s name
  • Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Due date
• Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice resource for additional guidance.
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions and Writing a Thesis Statement, refer to the Writing Center resources.
• Must use at least six scholarly, peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library Research tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper guide.