Research Questions, Design Considerations, and Reflexivity
Question CXU3A
For this Discussion, you will examine a research question based on the purpose for inquiry, a rationale for the study, and issues of positionality.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Consider the research topic you are developing for your Major Assignment 1.
Review Chapter 3 of the Ravitch and Carl text and use Table 3.1, page 69 to help you create a rationale using the questions as your guide.
Review Chapter 3 of the Ravitch and Carl text and specifically use pages 70–76 to create a positionality memo to reflect on your relationship to the topic.
Review the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question media program as a guideline to help you create a research question.
Transform your notes from your preparation work into four paragraphs and briefly explain in your post the following:
The research purpose of your inquiry
The rationale
Issues of positionality
The research question
Question CXU3C
For this Discussion, you will examine qualitative research as it relates to qualitative design considerations.
Review the Learning Resources and the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question video and consider the basic guidelines for qualitative research design.
Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help found in this week’s Learning Resources and search for a qualitative research article. (Note: This article should be the research article you are using for your Major Assignment 1.)
Review the qualitative research article you found and identify each of the components of the research design and consider what is present and what is missing.
Identify what the authors did to document positionality, reflexivity, and bias.
Transform your notes from your preparation work into three paragraphs and post the following:
A brief statement of the purpose and primary research question the article addresses
An assessment of how thoroughly the research design was presented, including what was missing
An assessment of the extent of the researcher’s presentation of positionality, reflexivity, and bias
