RES 728 Week 8 Individual Assignemnt Ethical Parameters Updated

The assignment:

Describes potentially important ethical considerations

Discusses ethical dynamics of choice and definition of case along with theoretical framework

Discusses ethical dynamics of data collection and analysis of data including trustworthiness of conclusions

Considers implications of ethical dynamics for case as a whole, individual members of a case, for the field of inquiry and eventual audience

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched,referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 7 Individual Assignment Document Analysis Paper Updated

The assignment:
Describes construct, document set analyzed, and sampling method used
Describes steps and data analysis approach used
Discusses results of the analysis
Responds to reflection questions
What documents could you have used, instead of or in addition to the ones you used?
How might the sampling method you used influence the results?
How did this experience compare to your analyses of observation data and interview data?
What have you learned about the stance of a case study researcher?
The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience
Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched,referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 6 Individual Assignment Interview Transcript Analysis Updated

The assignment:

Identifies research question to guide analysis

Outlines steps to analyze interview data

Reports results of analysis

Analyzes objectivity of analysis

Analyzes assumptions brought into analysis

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched,referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper,and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 5 Individual Assignment Observation Grid and Assertions Updated

The assignment:

Attaches the observation grid

Creates a set of assertions (claims)

Describes how observation data was analyzed to form assertions

Discusses trustworthiness of assertions (claims)

Concludes with reflection on observation skills learned and how that can be transferred to real observation

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched, referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 4 Individual Assignment Interview Questions Updated

The assignment
Submits 2 critiques, final questions and rationale of 350-700 words
Rationale links to overall study questions
Rationale links to overall boundaries of the study
Rationale explains sequencing, type and level of questions and why they will elicit rich responses
Concludes with reflection on observation skills learned and how that can be transferred to real observation
The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience
Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched, referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 3 Individual Assignment Research Planning Paper Updated

The assignment:

Discusses preliminary decisions that need to be made relative to types and sources of evidence

Describes sampling strategies to be used for each type or source of evidence

Describes strategies for choosing the most appropriate technology tools for data management and analysis

Discusses for each section above the criteria to make these decisions and advantages and disadvantages of each choice

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched, referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 2 Individual Assignment Defining the Boundaries of a Case Updated

The assignment:

Selects a clear case

Describes the boundaries or parameters of the inquiry (case), setting, and any subsets of the case

Explains the purpose for the inquiry focused on the boundaries

Describes what is not in the case e.g. outside of the boundaries

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched, referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points

RES 728 Week 1 Individual Assignment Qualitative Design Matrix Updated

The assignment:

Compares case studies with 4 other qualitative types

Answers reflect philosophical differences between types

Answers reflect practical similarities and differences

Synthesis questions shows a depth of understanding about case study methods

The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience

Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples or analysis, and are organized logically. Major points are well researched, referenced and logical to clarify complex ideas

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews major points