A Researchable Problem

A Researchable Problem

Locate a current (within the past 5 years) qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method dissertation study in your discipline.

• Use the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database in the University Library for your search (University Library > Library Resources > View All Resources Alphabetically)

Select one study to read in full.

Write a 1,050 – 1,750 word paper summarizing the problem(s) framed along with the methodology and methods used to resolve the problem.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Identify the research problem(s), question(s), study type (paradigm and methodology), data collection procedures, analysis, and results.
2. Does the study appear to be a cohesive whole with the component parts interrelated?  Explain the logic the author used to study and resolve the problem.
3. Explain the extent to which you believe the author was successful at solving the problem(s), answering the research question(s), and obtaining the purpose established.
4. Based on the findings, what problem still remains in this area that could require further scholarly investigation?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Literature Review

Select a research topic that is related to your area of interest.

Identify key words related to your topic.

Using your key words, search the University Library databases for 2 scholarly, peer-reviewed, articles published in the past 4 years.  An example of appropriate databases include EBSCO, ERIC, PsychInfo, or ProQuest.

Prepare a 350 to 700 word summary for each article.  Include the following:

• Identify the research problem(s), question(s), study type (paradigm and methodology), data collection procedures, analysis, and results
• Explain how the scholarly literature introduced in the article supported the topic
• Describe how you would use this literature to further your selected research topic
• Format your summaries consistent with APA guidelines

Create a literature map to organize your literature.  This can be presented in a graphic or outline format.  Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment