07 Jul Problem and Purpose Statements for a Qualitative Study
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Find three articles (3) related to the topic of improving student learning outcomes by teaching brain-based learning to educators through professional development training.
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Develop a 1- to 2-paragraph PROBLEM statement that is the result of a review of the three (3) articles you located on your topic. In the paragraphs clearly answer the following:
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Briefly describe the phenomena you are interested in studying.
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Briefly summarize the key findings or what is understood about this phenomena based on the three articles you reviewed.
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Briefly identify the gapwhat do you see as an important, relevant, next step in learning more about this topic that would be appropriate for a qualitative study.
3. Write a PURPOSE statement using terminology of qualitative research. The purpose statement should contain:
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A statement using the following template: The purpose of this qualitative study is to [choose one: explore, describe, understand, explain] the meaning/experience/culture/stories of [phenomenon of interest] in [population/setting].
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A justification of why the purpose of your study is suited for the qualitative approach in terms of:
The phenomena you choose
-The fit with a constructivist epistemology and ontology
-The relevance of the naturalistic setting or context to the phenomena of interest
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Based on your knowledge of reflexivity, explain your relationship to the problem; and the issues of bias and positionality to be addressed. Include a brief description of the setting (P-20 classrooms) and possible sources of data.
4. Write a RESEARCH QUESTION using terminology of qualitative research.
The research question should incorporate and mirror the purpose statement using the following template: What is the meaning/experience/culture/stories of [phenomenon of interest] in [population/setting]?
5. Use APA 7 in articles from the last five (5) years
6. Write annotated bibliography from articles used.
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