31 Aug Discussion post two articles
Objectives:
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of close connections between research questions and research methods (including an understanding of which methods may be appropriate for which research questions)
- Demonstrate awareness of ones own positionality and standpoint in relation to qualitative methods (e.g., power differentials, researching within or outside ones own identities, framing questions and interpreting result
Readings:
– Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2017). Qualitative inquiry & research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.Case study research sections in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 & Appendix F
– Quaye, S. J. (2012a). Think before you teach: Preparing for dialogues about racial realities. Journal of College Student Development, 53, 542-562.Readings:
I am using grounded theories research approach to collect data and do a comparative analysis in hope of creating alternative methods of soving local educational problems. The data I am collecting are those of grants presented in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Please apply this while writing this paper.
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