8310 Week 3 Discussion 1:

Conceptualizing a Qualitative Research Question

Good research is driven by the synthesis of one’s passion or interest with a topic that has been under-studied in the professional literature. Out of that synthesis emerges a gap—an area in need of further study that is consistent with your interests—that defines the research problem. Clarifying the research problem takes time, effort, and thought.

Once you have developed your research problem, the research purpose and research question become self-evident.

What also becomes evident is your position with respect to the topic, the question, and what you hope to find. Qualitative research recognizes that the research “space” is shaped by both the participants and the researcher.

… the identities of both researcher and participants have the potential to impact the research process. Identities come into play via our perceptions, not only of others, but of the ways in which we expect others will perceive us. Our own biases shape the research process, serving as checkpoints along the way. Through recognition of our biases, we presume to gain insights into how we might approach a research setting, members of particular groups, and how we might seek to engage with participants (Bourke, 2014, p. 1).

For this Discussion, you will examine a research question based on the purpose for inquiry, a rationale for the study, and issues of positionality.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Consider the research topic you are developing for your Major Assignment 1.

· Review Chapter 3 and 4 of the Ravitch and Carl text and use Table 3.1, page 65 to help you create a rationale using the questions as your guide.

· Review the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question media program as a guideline to help you create a research question.

Assignment Task Part 1

Write four paragraphs and briefly explain in your post the following: please use the heading below over each paragraph. All 4 Paragraphs are to be 8 to 10 sentences Each.

1. The research purpose of your inquiry of your topic

2. The rationale

3. Issues of positionality

4. The research question

Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.

Assignment Task Part 2

Respond to one of your colleagues’ posts in 125 words and provide feedback on the following:

· The alignment of the component parts of your colleague’s post

· The quality of the question as a qualitative research question

· Recommendations on how to improve

Topic of Study:

“ The Impact of Virtual Learning in Early Childhood Education “

Learning Resources

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/student-research/developing-research

https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/rsch8310

  Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question  video

Yale University. (2015, June 23). Fundamentals of qualitative research methods: Developing a qualitative research question (Module 2) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0HxMpJsm0I

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