RES/724 v7 Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet
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Description
Synthesis is the combination of ideas to make a sensical whole. In qualitative research, synthesis brings together various study results to draw applicable study conclusions.
Write a response to the following:
Discuss the importance of synthesis in data analysis. Offer examples to support your position.
Complete the attached worksheet.
RES/724 v7 Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet For this week’s assignment, you will explore the University of Phoenix Library Dissertation Database and choose any qualitative dissertation dated 2020 and newer to review on a topic that interests you. Complete the following worksheet encompassing the qualitative method, design, and alignment related to what you have learned so far in this class. For each component (e.g., Problem Statement), you will need to provide evidence from the dissertation you selected to support your rationale, including the dissertation page number and relevant information to support the box checked in each category. Place your evidence below each table. Note: This worksheet is modeled after the Dissertation Criteria Assessment on CDS Central, which will be used to evaluate your dissertation in future courses. Provide your name and the dissertation in APA format below. Your Name: Qualitative Dissertation Entry in APA format: Review the dissertation you selected, read each description in column one, and place an X in the appropriate column for each description (Met in the second column, Not Met in the third column, or N/A in the fourth) in the tables below. Chapter 1 Problem Statement Description Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A 1. The problem is clear, concise, reflective of the purpose statement, and is cited. Evidence/Examples: Purpose of the Study Description 1. The purpose is clear and aligns with the problem. 2. Research method and design are stated and are appropriate to the proposed study. 3. The study objectives are clearly stated. 4. Geographic location of study is identified without compromising confidentiality. 5. Quantitative and mixed method: Research variables are identified. Evidence/Examples: Copyright 2022 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet RES/724 v7 Page 2 of 5 Population and Sample Description Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A 1. Population(s) and participant sample size or other sources of proposed data are identified. Evidence/Examples: Nature of the Study Description 1. Discussion of the appropriateness of the research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) is provided. 2. Discussion of the design appropriateness and how the design will accomplish the study objectives is provided. Evidence/Examples: Research Questions/Hypotheses Description 1. Research questions align with the purpose of the study. Research questions fully encompass the purpose; they are not broader or narrower than the stated objectives. Evidence/Examples: Chapter 3 Research Method and Design Appropriateness Description 1. The section elaborates on the Chapter 1 discussion of rationale for research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) appropriateness, including a discussion of why the selected method was chosen instead of another. 2. The section elaborates on the Chapter 1 discussion of rationale for proposed research design appropriateness. Compares the appropriates of the proposed design to two or three alternate research designs. The discussions are supported by citations from methodological theorists. Copyright 2022 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet RES/724 v7 Page 3 of 5 Description Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A 3. The section includes a discussion of how the proposed design will accomplish the study goals and why design is the optimum choice for this specific research. Evidence/Examples: Research Questions/Hypotheses Description 1. The restated research questions and hypotheses are consistent with those presented in Chapter 1. Evidence/Examples: Population and Sample Description 1. Population: The section includes an elaboration of population information given in Chapter 1. Description matches the overview discussion given in Chapter 1. For studies without primary data, the section discusses the proposed sources of the study data, such as archival data. 2. Sample: The section includes an elaboration of information given in Chapter 1. The discussion supports the proposed participant number and how the sampling number was determined. For studies without primary data, the section discusses the proposed sampling of the secondary sources. Evidence/Examples: Informed Consent and Confidentiality Description 1. The section discusses how informed consent will be obtained from participants and describes any signed permissions already obtained. 2. The section describes how any confidential data will be stored and later destroyed. 3. The section discusses the process of removing identifiers from within confidential data. Evidence/Examples: Copyright 2022 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet RES/724 v7 Page 4 of 5 Instrumentation Description Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A Met Not Met N/A 1. The section describes any instrumentation to be used to collect primary data such as qualitative questionnaires, interview protocols, or surveys. 2. The section discusses the role of the researcher. 3. The section includes a table to indicate how the instrumentation items align to the research questions or hypotheses. Evidence/Examples: Field Test or Pilot Study Description 1. Qualitative and mixed-method studies: The section describes the field test conducted on qualitative instrumentation and whether the results of the field test were used to revise the instrumentation. Evidence/Examples: Data Collection Description 1. The discussion provides a complete description of the processes to be used to collect any primary or secondary data and describes each phase of data collection process clearly. 2. The discussion includes how any participants will be recruited for participation and describes any permissions required to collect primary or secondary data. Evidence/Examples: Chapter 4 Data Analysis Description 1. The section discusses why the study is important and what this research may contribute to knowledge. Evidence/Examples: Copyright 2022 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet RES/724 v7 Page 5 of 5 Results Description 1. Results are reported clearly. Any resultant themes are stated in short, complete sentences, and hypotheses testing results are stated in statistical terms and clearly describing whether the null statement was supported or not supported. 2. Qualitative themes are supported by sufficient examples of participant direct quotes. Evidence/Examples: Copyright 2022 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Met Not Met N/A
A Sample Answer For the Assignment: RES/724 v7 Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet
Title: RES/724 v7 Qualitative Dissertation Review Worksheet
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | ||
| Main Postinga | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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| Main Post: Timeliness | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||