Case : Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
Case Assignment
Select a qualitative article from a peer-reviewed journal that utilizes a different qualitative research design than the article you selected for
Case 1. (Hint: Work efficiently, locate an article that is relevant to a potential topic for your TAD.) In a 3- to 5-page paper:
• Identify the research design.
• Provide a summary and evaluation of the data collection - address the sampling strategy, sample size, types of data collected, and ethics.
• Provide a summary and evaluation of the data analysis-address data preparation, whether the data provides rich description, and appropriate and related themes.
• Discuss how the researcher(s) address the validity of their findings.
• Discuss how this article adds to your knowledge about the topic, research problem, or research process you are exploring for the TAD.
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the work.
Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.
SLP : Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
Using the information provided in the readings, create a summary of the steps of qualitative data analysis. Arrange your summary by the steps (data collection methods, data preparation methods, coding, developing description and themes, validation techniques [bracketing, triangulation, member checking, audit]). Try to create a summary that will be a useful tool for you in the future, especially as it applies to the TAD. In a 3- to 5-page paper, include the following elements in your summary for each step:
• An example application (use a peer-reviewed journal article or provide your own example).
• A resource (book, journal article, or website) that you think is the best reference for each qualitative analysis step (think about what is useful to you in the future). Explain your reasoning. If you have alternative resources, include them as well.
• If appropriate, how might you use the steps in your own research?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the work.
Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.