Instructions

Assignment 1 - Write the Purpose Statement. 

The purpose statement should be a concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study

and it should flow directly from the problem statement, specifically address the reason for

conducting the study and reflect the research questions.

Begin the purpose statement with a succinct sentence that indicates the study method and

overarching goal.  'The purpose of this [quantitative, qualitative] study is to...  (describe the

study goal that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions).  Follow with a brief,

but clear overview of how, with what instruments/data, with whom and where (as applicable). 

Within the Purpose Statement:

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The research method is identified as qualitative or quantitative.

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The stated purpose reflects the research questions: variables/constructs and/or

phenomenon/concept/idea are identified.

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The research design is clearly stated and is aligned with the problem statement. 

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The participants and/or data sources are identified

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The geographic location of study is identified (as appropriate).

Assignment 2 - Write the Research Question(s). 

Qualitative Research Question

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Begin with the word how or what

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Specify the central phenomenon you plan to explore

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Identify the participants in the study

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Mention the research site for the study

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Example: What is (the central phenomenon) for (participants) at (research site)?

Qualitative Research Question

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Pose a question

·

Begin with “how,” “what,” or “why”

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Specify the independent, dependent, and mediating or control variables

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Use the words

describe, compare

, or

relate

 to indicate the action or connection

among the variables

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Indicate the participants and the research site for the study

·

Examples:

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    How frequently do (participants) variable) at (research site)?

o

    How does (independent variable) relate to (dependent variable) for

(participants) at (research site)?

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