I only need help with Chapter 3 all other chapters are approved already. References are already listed in attachment with the other Chapters but again only need help with Chapter 3
Chapter 3 should include the following:
CHAPTER III: PROJECT APPROACH Chapter III describes the procedures that will be followed in conducting the study (for the proposal) and the procedures that were actually followed (for the final report), as well as the overall research approach.
The format and content of the chapter will vary depending on the nature of the study and the type of research methods that will be used. This chapter should be written in the future tense for the proposal and in past tense for the Final Report.
Outlined below are sections that would be appropriate for a study in which primary data are collected from participants. Chapter III for a study in which secondary data (from third-party sources) are analyzed or that comprises a meta-analysis or a systematic review of the literature will require different content. Check with your Chair and your Methodological Reader (MR) about recommended sections for these types of studies.
[NO INITIAL HEADING]
___ Begins with the purpose and the organization of the chapter.
___ Describes the method of inquiry used (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, mixed method, metaanalysis, program evaluation, etc.)
___ Describes the specific project approach chosen and how it derives logically from the Justification Statement, the Purpose Statement, and the over-arching research question(s) or project intent.
STUDY APPROACH
___ Describes the overall approach to the project, including the methodology to be used.
___ Includes a description of each phase of the study, If applicable, and the ordering of the phases consistent with specific research approaches.
___ Justifies and supports the choice of the study approach using major and foundational sources.
___ Explains why other possible choices would be less effective.
___ Discusses how the project will be conceptualized, organized, and implemented.
___ Includes a well-defined execution plan.
___ Describes the role of the researcher in the data collection procedure.
___ Addresses the potential impact and minimization of research bias through methodological approaches.
OVER-ARCHING RESEARCH QUESTION(S) OR PROJECT INTENT
___ Describes the over-arching research question(s) or project intent.
___ Includes hypotheses for any quantitative research questions.
___ Aligns research question(s) or project intent with variables of interest.
___ Aligns research question(s) or project intent with the Justification and Purpose Statements.
___ Ensures the over-arching research question(s) or project intent is/are:
___ Clear and succinct
___ Answerable/testable/achievable
___ Open-ended (not yes/no questions)
POPULATION AND SAMPLE
If the proposed study has more than one phase, population and sample information must be provided for each phase of the study.
___ Clearly describes the population(s), how the population(s) will be accessed, and sample selection, as applicable.
___ Identifies and describes the source of the specific population(s) and the population characteristics for each phase of the study, as applicable.
___ Identifies that permission has been obtained to access the population(s), if applicable.
___ Describes the sampling method for each phase of the study, as applicable.
___ Identifies strategies for recruiting participants. ___ Identifies and justifies the sample size for each phase of the study, as applicable.
___ Identifies the criteria for selecting participants for each phase of the study, as applicable.
___ Describes the sample characteristics for each phase of the study, as applicable.
___ Discusses how sample selection impacts the generalizability of the study.
ETHICAL CONCERNS
___ Identifies procedures for protection and ethical treatment of participants.
___ Describes the informed consent process in detail, including how participants will provide consent, where applicable.
___ Includes Informed Consent letter in an Appendix.
___ Includes detailed information about how confidentiality will be addressed.
___ Describes procedures to protect confidentiality (and anonymity, as applicable) in data collection, analysis, reporting, and storage of data.
___ Describes in detail any treatment or intervention to which participants will be exposed.
___ If concealment or deception will be used, identifies that as part of the treatment or intervention.
___ Identifies the process of debriefing participants following use of concealment or deception.
___ Identifies if a control group will be used whether the control group will receive a standard intervention, and the nature of that intervention.
INSTRUMENTATION
List and describe the survey, research or testing instruments, interview or observational protocols, and data collection forms used in gathering data for the study.
DATA COLLECTION [QUALITATIVE]
___ Describes and justifies the data collection method(s) such as interview, focus group, or observation.
___ Addresses what types of data will be collected and the unit(s) of analysis.
___ Includes detailed protocol(s) in an Appendix for data collection (e.g. interview protocol/script, focus group protocol/script).
___ Justifies contents of data collection protocols by connection to the research question(s) or study intent posed in relationship to the qualitative paradigm chosen for the study.
___ Describes any pilot study results, if applicable.
___ Clearly describes the process by which the data will be generated, gathered, and recorded.
___ Clearly describes the system used for keeping track of data and emerging understandings (research logs, reflective journals, and cataloging systems).
___ Provides sufficient information that another researcher could reproduce the study.
DATA ANALYSIS [QUALITATIVE]
___ Articulates how and when the date will be or were analyzed.
___ Aligns the detailed data analysis plan with the project approach to generate answers to the research questions.
___ Describes procedures for dealing with discrepant cases.
___ If a software program was used to aid analysis, identifies the software and clearly describes how the software was used.
___ Gives details about the coding procedure and how themes/categories were developed.
TRUSTWORTHINESS/VALIDITY/QUALITY [QUALITATIVE: TRUSTWORTHINESS]
___ Addresses credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability.
___ Shows evidence of quality by discussing how procedures will be or were followed to ensure the accuracy of the data and to lessen the impact of researcher bias (e.g. member checks, triangulation, etc.).
SUMMARY
___Summarizes key points in the chapter. Transitions to Chapter IV.
*** I attached chapter 1 and 2 for guidance however when it comes to chapter 3 my Chair stated that I needed to generalized my study to a qualitative one. . I need specifics to YOUR STUDY! Rewrite the majority of Chapter 3 over to reflect that it is about your topic and your study and only discuss qualitative study. ***