Qualitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods Program Bachelor of Applied Social Science Subject Qualitative Research Methods Name of assessment Assessment 3: Research Project with analysis of findings and discussion Length 2,475 words Learning outcomes addressed by this assessment: This assessment addresses learning outcomes: b) Discuss the principles and aims of conducting qualitative research with individuals and groups c) Demonstrate ability to apply different methods used for collecting data d) Show application of analytical skills for examining data collected from different sources e) Demonstrate an ability to integrate theoretical frameworks in the research process Submission Date: – April 30, 2015 Assessment brief summary: Assessment Description: You are required to write a research report that summarizes the analysis and interpretation of data from a social science research project that you have undertaken during the trimester. You better work with the same social problem used in Assessment 2 ( the essay which is attached to the file) or construct a social research question that is partially different or entirely different. In contrast to Assessment 2, the focus of this report is on data analysis and interpretation, ie you need to explain the significance of your findings. Your research report should not duplicate any discussion included in Assessment Two but, if based upon Assessment 2, should reflect the research objectives stated in that proposal (see Additional information below on how to reference previous assessment work). Should you not wish to, or be able to carry out fieldwork, the data for the report can be exclusively obtained from non-obtrusive desktop research, as there is no expectation that you should engage with subjects to obtain data, nor is it a mandatory requirement to perform any fieldwork. Reference materials You should read widely to determine the structure and content that you think it most appropriate for your research project. Open-access resources published by higher education institutions that offer instruction on how to write a research report are freely available.: Research Reports, example includes this guide published by the University of Canberra: University of Canberra (2014), Report Writing, <http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/writing/reports>. Additional information You must cite at least 15 academic references. At least 4 citations must refer to prior scholarly/institutional research in a related area. At least 3 citations must refer to research methods theory. If the social problem studied is identical or almost identical to your second assessment it is acceptable to summarize the core findings of your critical literature review from your first assessment. This summary should only be four to six sentences in length and you must then list your second assessment as a reference. You will receive credit for this as a citation as it has been peer-reviewed by your lecturer. You must not copy any sentence verbatim from your assessment; you may only paraphrase and summarize it in an original manner. Notes for assignments This assignment will incorporate a formal introduction, main points and conclusion; The work must be fully referenced with in-text citations ( with page number)and a reference list at the end. You must cite at least 15 academic references use APA6th edition. We want to see evidence that you are capable of conducting your own research. Also, in order to help markers determine students’ understanding of the work they cite, all in-text references (not just direct quotes) must include the specific page number/s if shown in the original. I NEED the references from these sources please, Prescribed and recommended readings Prescribed texts and for references: Wadsworth, Y. (2011) Do it Yourself Social Research, 2e, Crows Nest: Allen and Unwin. Ezzy, D. (2003) Qualitative Analysis: practice and innovation London: Routledge. Recommended readings: Babbie, E. R. (2013) The Practice of Social Research, 13e, California: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. McIntyre, A. (2008) Participatory Action Research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Journals: Action Research International Online Journal Australasian Journal of Market and Social Research Discourse Analysis Online Forum: Qualitative Social Research International Journal of Social Research Methodology Journal of Research Practice . You are required to write a research report. The focus of this report is to analyze the data related to a research project and discuss the findings.