Category: EP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Qualitative Methods in Educational Research e-Journal

      In the Unit 14 Written Assignment, we were to complete an e-journal discussing our plans moving forward with our study. Looking back on what we have learned about qualitative research in the course, what would we change about our study moving forward? What do we think the most challenging part of conducting this study would be and why? Will we conduct our proposed study for our dissertation? Why or why not? Our assignment was to be completed through one of the following e-journal platforms or a platform of your choosing, provided you can share the link with your instructor: PenzuLinks...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Qualitative Research Proposal Presentation

      For the Module 6 assignment, we were to create a qualitative research proposal presentation that includes a minimum of the below elements. Qualitative Research Proposal Presentation Frank Jamison The Chicago School of Professional Psychology EP 607 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research Dr. Jessica Evans February 12, 2023 Assignment Grade: 100/100
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Finalized Written Proposal

      For Unit 10, we were to use the provided proposal template, as well as the feedback provided to you by our instructor last week, we were to finalize our written qualitative research study proposal and include the below elements. Our final draft was to be in APA 7th edition format and include a title page, abstract, and correct headings for each of the items listed above. Also, we were to remember to cite our sources throughout our document, primarily using scholarly sources within the last five years. The exception to the five year guideline is when we develop the theoretical...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Research Scenarios and Sample Size

      For Unit 9, we were to choose one of the provided scenarios for further development and propose a methodology, as well as determine and justify an appropriate sample size and a means of triangulation that would be needed to obtain valid data for the research. We were to create our own PowerPoint presentation to identify the research scenario we chose, our proposed methodological approach, 1-3 potential research questions, the sample population/sample size, and the data triangulation method that we determine is most appropriate to produce a valid study. We were to make sure to use the required class readings, as...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Drafting Preliminary Ideas: Initial Written Proposal Draft

      For the Module 4 written assignment, we were to use a provided template to draft our written qualitative research study proposal to include the below elements: Our document was to be approximately 5-8 pages, with double-spaced content. Our draft was to be in APA 7th edition format and include a title page, abstract, and correct headings (bold, centered) for each of the items listed above. We were also to remember to cite our sources throughout our document, primarily using scholarly sources published within the last five years. Through the grading process, our instructor will return our draft with track changes...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Qualitative Research Terminology

      For the Module 3 assignment, using the provided list below of important vocabulary within qualitative research, we were to create an Adobe Spark poster that illustrates and describes each of the key words. Each word was to have a user-friendly description and an image or clip art that provided a visual representation of the word. There was no audio required for this assignment, but our poster should be creative, engaging, and interesting in order to help others reach mastery in understanding the important keywords within qualitative research. The key terms you should define are: We were also to select a...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Types of Qualitative Research

      For our Module 2 assignment, using the platform of our choice, we were to create a 4-6 minute presentation that describes each of the primary types of qualitative research (grounded theory, phenomenology, narrative, case study, and ethnography). After describing each form of methodology, we were to explain how our study topic could be explored through each approach. Our presentation was to include both visuals on our slides as well as an audio or video of us presenting the material. Assignment Grade: 75/75
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      The Potential for Social Justice in Qualitative Study

      In the Module 2 discussion, we were to address the following questions via a video response and interact with our classmates on their perspectives of these topics. Our video response to this week’s discussion topic was to be approximately 2-4 minutes. This discussion is meant to be used to prepare for our written proposal and Signature Assignment presentation due later in the course. We were to use our course readings as a resource when developing our video response. Additionally, we were allowed to use the video format of our choice. The Potential for Social Justice in Qualitative Study Frank Jamison...
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      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Quantitative vs. Qualitative Infographic

      The Module 1 written assignment required us to use the infographic platform of our choice to create an infographic comparing qualitative research with quantitative research. We were to clearly indicate the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology as well as the rationale for why a researcher may select each approach. We were asked to use our course readings as a resource when developing our infographic. APA citations were required throughout the infographic, and APA references were to be included at the bottom of our infographic. Assignment Grade: 75/75
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      Research Proposal Focus

      In our discussion this week we were to outline our three potential plans of study that we plan to focus on in this course. We could select a study in any education or learning-based setting including K-12, higher education, instructional design, corporate, training, military, etc. As a reminder, our study proposal in this course must be purely qualitative (no mixed-methods or quantitative) in nature. Additionally, we are to include the following components in our study: Also, we were asked to use our course readings as a resource when developing our research ideas and were to cite our sources in APA...
      Frank Jamison
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      EP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

      The 2023 Spring 2 term brings me to the course EP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research. I am excited about this course, as I have never conducted any qualitative research and find the concept fascinating. The course specifics are as follows. Official Course Description This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods and practice. Emphasis is placed on the five most frequently used methods: narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Examples in the literature, specific procedures, writing styles, and techniques of collecting and analyzing data, evaluating the trustworthiness of the findings, and presenting findings are covered. Institutional...
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