Explain the ethical considerations to keep in mind if you were to conduct research on your chosen topic.

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Multiple due dates prior to final deadline.
May 13th: Research Question Deadline
May 13th: Research Proposal Project Sampling Assignment (Microsoft document attached)
June 24th: Final paper due.
****As of now, only dates set in stone, could change though****
The research question and methods paper provides you the
opportunity to expand upon the knowledge you gained in
SOC 331 in forming a research question, performing empirical
research
using the library databases, and APA style. In addition, this
paper
allows you to develop knowledge around how best to employ an
appropriate research method for your chosen topic.

This paper is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to
critically think through the creation of a research question and
discussion of the methodology of your choosing. It will also
provide you with the opportunity to continue to expand your
knowledge of APA style.

A 6-8 page paper in APA style in which you create a
research question based on your topic of interest, but
also related to the disciplines within the behavioral
sciences.
In this paper, create a research question and explain what
specific type of research method you would use if you were
to
conduct research to answer your research question. Do not
conduct any research. Be sure to explain why you would
choose this method and how it is better than some of the
other methods for answering your question.
In addition, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your
proposed research method, and use citations from the
textbook. This will be the “heart” of this paper. Be sure to
explain this section in detail and provide specific examples.
Relate the strengths and weaknesses to your topic, and
how, as a researcher, you would compensate for any
weaknesses. Keep in mind that research methods are not
right or wrong, just appropriate or not appropriate for
answerng the research question.
Explain the ethical considerations to keep in mind if you
were to conduct research on your chosen topic. How would
you address confidentiality and anonymity (Hint: You can’t
have both)? How would you protect your subjects or
participants?
You will also be expected to briefly summarize and cite from a minimum of five (5) scholarly articles and the textbook. Minimum means that you have met this requirement for the
assignment, which equates to a letter grade of C
(satisfactory) for this rubric category.
You may use other high quality non-scholarly sources.
You may use any resources in this Canvas site.
A good paper would “weave in” specific examples from all of your sources into the text of your paper. Be sure to connect
the scholarly articles to what you have to say about your
chosen research method.

In much of your professional life, you will be asked by your
supervisor, clients or funders: how is the program doing or what can/should we do differently? While they may be interested in
what you think, they will very interested in what you know,
especially if you can back up your opinion with facts, literature
based theory, statistics, and/or logical reasoning. Anyone can
have opinions, but those that really matter are ones that are well-thought out, backed up by existing literature, and developed
through the deployment of rigorous research. Being able to do
research into a problem or evaluate an existing program will
distinguish you from those who cannot.

The best way to approach this assignment is to first create your research question and then concentrate on finding your sources so that you can see how others are researching your topic and
the ethical considerations surrounding it. Next, spend the bulk of your time discussing how you would conduct the research. A
good place to start is to consider your methodology…will you
employ a Quantitative or Qualitative Methodology? Then, think
about data collection methods…i.e.: interviews, surveys, or
observations. Finish up by continuing to add details about your methods. There is no need to reinvent the wheel. For
example, if everyone who does research on your topic is
using case study methodology, that is a huge clue that you should probably be using this methodology for your paper.
If you have any questions or need some guidance, please
contact your instructor.

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