Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
For this discussion, you will choose one of the research articlesprovided to you below and appraise the study. More than yes or noanswers are expected. Address the following in your discussion boardposting:
What type of study is this? Quantitative or Qualitative or Mixed Methods?
What is the problem? Is it clearly and concisely identified? Why or why not?
Is the problem presented with enough background material to acquaint the reader with the importance/significance of the problem?
What are the variables of the study? Are they clearly defined?
What is the hypothesis(es) or research question(s)?
What did the study findings conclude?
Yourinitial post must be posted before you can view and respond tocolleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition toexamples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goalis to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want toread/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources inorder to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry andboring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.
Posta thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initialpostings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful(examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is interesting – in mypractice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, zmeds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature…”and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “goodcomment.”
Objectives
Describe various types, advantages, and disadvantages of data collection methods used in reseaRCH
InitialPost: Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required coursematerials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
Response posts: Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials reference per response.
Words Limits
Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page)
Response posts: Minimum 100 words excluding references.
Note:Since it is difficult to edit the APA reference in the Blackboarddiscussion area, you can copy and paste APA references from your Worddocument to the Blackboard discussion area. Points will not be deductedbecause of format changes in spacing.
