Challenges
Explain the challenges you foresee in developing your Integrative Project: Chapters 1–5. Outline the strategies that you will use to address these challenges.
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Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 1
ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 11
Full Title of Your Paper
Learner’s Full Name (no credentials)
Capella University
Abstract
It is necessary to complete the abstract after the entire project has been developed. The abstract contains an abbreviated overview of the entire project. This overview will reference the following elements of the project:
The Research Question_________________________________
The Research Problem: _____________________________________
The Significance of the Study:_______________________________
Theory or theories that apply to the concepts associated with the RQ:________________
A narrative describing the qualitative approach planned, implications for stakeholders, significance to the scientific community, and a description of expected results. The abstract is one concise paragraph.
Keywords: [Add keywords here.]
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1
Background of the Study
1
Need for the Study
1
Purpose of the Study
1
Significance of the Study
1
Research Question
1
Definition of Terms
1
Research Design
1
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 1
Theoretical Orientation for the Study 1
Review of the Literature
1
Synthesis of the Research Findings
1
Critique of Previous Research Methods
1
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY 1
Purpose of the Study 1
Research Question 1
Target Population 1
Recruitment Strategy 1
Sampling Design (purposive for qualitative) 1
Procedure 1
Analysis 1
Ethical Considerations
1
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS 1
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION 1
Implications 1
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses 1
Suggestions for Future Research 1
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
[Note: the final draft of the Introduction is typically written after the entire project has been completed and just prior to the abstract. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. In your initial submission, begin to flesh out the sections listed below: Abstracted Outline of Chapter 1.]
Need for the Study
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Question
Definition of Terms
Research Design
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
This is typically the entry point for beginning the project. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. You will begin by understanding and synthesizing what is known so far in the Literature Review, (Chapter 2).
Theoretical Orientation for the Study
The Literature Review provides detailed information about theory that applies to the research topic, theory that applies to the research method, population(s) studied, and key concepts under review. Seminal and current sources are analyzed and evaluated thematically. The research problem is identified.
Review of the Literature
It is essential that the literature review be organized with reference to themes identified in articles that you have read. It is not acceptable to organize the literature review article by article or one article at a time.
Synthesis of the Research Findings
Critique of Previous Research Methods
Summary
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
Purpose of the Study
The introductory paragraph addresses the research problem or proposes to fill the gap in the literature. It includes the purpose of the proposed research and presents formally the research question. The purpose is to answer the research question. State your research question in the form of a question in the introductory paragraph for Chapter 3. As you prepare this section of this chapter review the characteristics of qualitative research questions:
1. Qualitative research questions ask for description and interpretation of phenomena through the identification of socially constructed themes and categories.
2. Qualitative questions address concepts associated with thoughts, feelings, and actions that are not necessarily accessible with empirical methods of measurement.
3. Qualitative data take the form of stories, narratives, and observations.
4. Qualitative questions identify the target population and phenomena under consideration.
5. Qualitative questions do not test empirically measured data.
Research Question
Conclude the introductory paragraph to Chapter 3 by writing out the research question.
Target Population
As you describe the target population you will include:
Information about the number of participants.
Information about inclusion and exclusion criteria; describe how you decide who can participate in the study and who cannot.
Recruitment Strategy
Sampling Design (purposive for qualitative)
Procedure
As you describe the procedures you will include:
Information about materials used for data collection.
Information about the location where data collection takes place.
Information about the time required for data collection.
Information about the instruments used to collect data. Instruments used vary widely and may include audio and video recording equipment, pen and paper, interventions, observation journals, member-checking documents and so on, depending on the requirements indicated in the research question.
Information about the order of steps taken to obtain data.
Information about how data will be recorded and transferred into a transcript or documents, audio or video, ready for analysis.
When using an interview guide or observation, a check sheet is also included.
Analysis
Analysis describes strategies for analyzing the narratives offered by participants. Once the data has been transcribed into a format for interpretation, typically “words on the page,” then it can be interpreted. Analysis uses strategies that interpret meaning components from words, phrases, and narratives into interpreted conceptual descriptions across transcripts.
Ethical Considerations
The APA Code of Ethics that apply to your study and research design should be addressed.
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS
For the expected findings/results section, use the literature reviewed in Chapter 2 to anticipate findings that are likely to result from the collection and interpretation of data. Note: some unexpected results are possible and should be addressed in this chapter.
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION
Implications
Implications of the potential results are discussed; implications for a wide range of potential stakeholders are addressed. Significance to the scientific community and the potential to address the research problem is discussed. Limitations of the study are addressed and suggestions for future research are offered.
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses
Suggestions for Future Research
The suggestions for future research should close the gap on the methodological limitations.
References
List references using APA format (APA, 2010, p.169).
Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 1
ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 13
Full Title of Your Paper
Learner’s Full Name (no credentials)
Capella University
Abstract
It is necessary to complete the abstract after the entire project has been developed. The abstract contains an abbreviated overview of the entire project. This overview will reference the following elements of the project:
The Research Question_________________________________
The Research Problem _____________________________________
The
Significance of the Study
_______________________________
Theory or theories that apply to the concepts associated with the RQ ________________
Narrative describing the quantitative approach planned, implications for stakeholders, significance to the scientific community, and a description of expected results. The abstract is one concise paragraph.
Keywords: [Add keywords here.]
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1
Background of the Problem
1
Statement of the Problem
1
Purpose of the Study
1
Significance of the Study 1
Research Questions
1
Definition of Terms
1
Research Design
1
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 1
Theoretical Orientation for the Study 1
Review of the Literature
1
Synthesis of the Research Findings
1
Critique of Previous Research Methods
1
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
1
Purpose of the Study 1
Research Question and Hypotheses 1
Research Design 1
Target Population and Sample
1
Procedures
1
Ethical Considerations
1
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS 1
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION 1
Implications 1
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses 1
Suggestions for Future Research 1
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
[Note, the Final draft of Introduction is typically written after the entire project has been completed and just prior to the abstract. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. In your initial submission, begin to flesh out the sections listed below: Abstracted Outline of Chapter 1.]
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Research Design
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Note, this is typically the entry point for beginning the project. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. You will begin by understanding and synthesizing what is known so far in the Literature Review, (Chapter 2).
Theoretical Orientation for the Study
The Literature Review provides detailed information about theory that applies to the research topic, theory that applies to the research method, population(s) studied, and key concepts under review. Seminal and current sources are analyzed and evaluated thematically. The research problem is identified.
Review of the Literature
It is essential that the literature review be organized with reference to themes identified in articles that you have read. It is not acceptable to organize the literature review article by article or one article at a time.
Synthesis of the Research Findings
Critique of Previous Research Methods
Summary
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
Purpose of the Study
The introductory paragraph addresses the research problem or proposes to fill the gap in the literature. It includes the purpose of the proposed research and presents formally the research question. The purpose is to answer the research question. State your research question in the form of a question in the introductory paragraph for Chapter 3. As you prepare this section of this chapter, review the characteristics of quantitative research questions:
1. Quantitative research questions point to empirical methods that will test the hypothesis or hypotheses associated with the question.
2. Quantitative research questions have independent and dependent variables.
3. Quantitative research questions measure relationships or correlations and/or manipulate natural phenomena through experimentation.
4. Quantitative data are presented in numerical categories or quantities.
5. Quantitative research questions do not interpret socially constructed themes, narratives, or observations.
Research Question and Hypotheses
Conclude the introductory paragraph to Chapter 3 by writing out the Research Question and hypotheses. Identify the independent and dependent variables associated with your Research Question.
Research Design
Target Population and Sample
As you describe the target population you will include:
Information about the number of participants (include a Power Analysis).
Information about inclusion and exclusion criteria; that is you will describe how you decide who can participate in the study and provide data and who cannot.
Information about the planned recruitment strategy.
Information about the sampling design and randomization strategies.
Procedures
As you describe the procedures you will include:
Information about how the participants will be identified and contacted.
Information about materials used for data collection.
Information about the instruments used to collect data.
Information about the location where data collection takes place.
Information about the time required for data collection.
Information about the order of steps taken to obtain data.
Describe how the data will be statistically analyzed (Analysis).
Describes strategies for analyzing and interpreting numerical data. Analyses of data is the section of the paper discussing strategies that support the interpretation of numerical information about the data collected. Typically, statistical methods are used to interpret components of natural phenomena that represent natural phenomena. The analysis section of the methods presents and addresses evidence of validity, reliability, and generalizability discovered in the process of interpreting the data.
Note, Chapter 3, Methodology, is typically written after the literature review. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project.
Ethical Considerations
The APA Code of Ethics that apply to your study and research design should be addressed.
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS
For the expected findings/results, use the literature reviewed in Chapter 2 to anticipate findings that are likely to result from the collection and interpretation of data. Note: some unexpected results are possible and should be addressed in this chapter.
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION
Implications
Implications of the potential results are discussed, implications for a wide range of potential stakeholders is addressed, significance to the scientific community and the potential to address the research problem is discussed, limitations of the study are addressed, and suggestions for future research are offered.
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses
Suggestions for Future Research
The suggestions for future research should close the gap on the methodological limitations.
References
List references using APA format (APA, 2010, p.169).
