Interviewing #3 Analysis and Findings
This part of your original research is probably the most difficult but don’t worry because we will go over it step by step in class. (6-8 pages in total including the revised material from your last paper, this does not include the appendix)
First, finish both interviews and have them ready to share with other students in class prior to starting the assignment. Now your sample size for interviews will be a total of 4. The methods section should be updated with whatever feedback you get from reviews of the previous paper as well as explain in more detail how you analyzed the interviews. In other words, the Interviewing #3 needs to include changes you made based on peer reviews or professor feedback from Interviewing #2. In the appendix please document changes to your writing as a result of any feedback. In other words, reflect on your process.
Analysis and Findings Section For this paper you will begin to analyze the themes in your interviews and describe them using examples from the transcriptions. It will also include any feedback that you received from the previous paper. This paper should include everything but the final discussion about what you learned about kid’s experiences from Covid. It should include all of the previous material from Interviewing #2 along with changes from feedback.
Coding: In a separate document (not part of your paper) in PDF form, submit coded interviews. The most important aspect of this assignment is that I can see your codes in the comments section of the paper. The codes developed in class are listed towards the end of this document.
A template for the paper might look like this:
Title
Abstract- 1 paragraph, 3-4 sentences explaining the topic, research question, methods and analysis and findings
Introduction: 2 paragraphs, what is the research about, why is it important?
Methods Section now includes an explanation of Analysis: 2-3 pages, explain sample, the interview process, recording and transcription and process for analyzing the data. This section should be updated to describe how you analyzed the data. It should not be more than 3 pages.
Findings: (3-4 pages) This should be the bulk of this paper categorizing the interviews. It should include the categories or themes that you explore from the interviews. Give the category a title (i.e. concerned cultivation), explain the category in 1-2 paragraphs and then use the quotes to demonstrate the category.
Citations: Use any format you prefer
Appendix: What changes did I make based on feedback? 1 page or less explaining changes to paper based on feedback
Appendix: Memo summarizing each interview (1 page) answering the question: what is the experience for this interviewee?
Appendix:
Interviewing #4 Discussion/Full Paper
Discussion and Final Paper: (8-12 pages, not including appendix) This is your final paper which pulls together elements from your previous papers, is fully edited and includes a discussion of your findings. The Discussion section differs from the Findings in that it summarizes and reflects on the implications of your findings.
Template:
Abstract: Which now includes summary of findings and implications
Introduction:
Methods:
Analysis:
Findings:
Discussion
Citations:
Appendices:
RESEARCH COMPONENTS: QUESTIONS, CONSENT TEMPLATES AND INTERVIEW PROTOCOL
Research Title: Kids’ Experiences Living During a Pandemic (Generic Working Title that you will change once you’ve done the analysis)
Research questions:
Overarching Questions:
What kinds of changes have kids’ experienced during the pandemic (family, schooling, friends). How have their lives changed since March 2020? How do they understand and interpret these changes?
More Detailed Questions:
Family and Friends: How did they feel about quarantining? What did they find challenging? How did they or do they communicate and interact with friends? (online? In person? Both? What platforms do they use).
Virtual Schooling: How do kids’ feel about virtual learning versus in person? What challenges do they face? What have they learned about themselves as learners?
Pandemic Politics: What do kids understand about the politics surrounding the pandemic including masking, quarantining, vaccines, boosters, etc. How do they interpret these differences and what are their opinions on these topics?
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