Assignment
Select two of the articles from the examples below.
Phenomenology and Grounded Theory Examples (select two):
1. Norton, S. M. (2013). A phenomenological investigation into the self-efficacy beliefs of teachers who have persisted in the teaching profession.
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Article/Journal
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Norton, S. M. (2013). A phenomenological investigation into the self-efficacy beliefs of teachers who have persisted in the teaching profession.(Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.
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https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1782&context=doctoral
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2. Yalof, B. (2014). Marshaling resources: A classic grounded theory study of online learners. The Grounded Theory Review, 13(1), 16-29.
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Additional Resources
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Article/Journal
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Yalof, B. (2014). Marshaling resources: A classic grounded theory study of online learners. The Grounded Theory Review, 13(1), 16-29.
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https://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=102559601&site=eds-live
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Select one article involving the phenomenological design and one article involving the grounded theory design to address the following items:
• What was the purpose of the study?
• What were the guiding research questions?
• What role did the researcher(s) assume in this study?
• How did the researchers apply the principles of either the phenomenology or ground theory design to address their research problem? In what ways was it an appropriate qualitative design to effectively address their research problem of interest?
• What data collection strategies did the research(s) use?
• What ethical issues emerged in the research?
• What were the challenges/limitations of the study?
• What is your overall assessment of the study? Was the approach effective?
• What additions/modifications would you recommend?
• Revise the table you created for assignment 5 by adding a row for phenomenology and a row for ground theory, then completing each column for these designs. Please see below for an example:
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Type of
Qualitative Design
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Type of
Problem/Issue
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Focus
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Qualitative Data
Collection Approach
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Case Study
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(why would one use the specific design to address this problem/issue
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(purpose of the design)
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(how the design was implemented)
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Phenomenology
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Grounded Theory
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Length: 5-7 pages, not including a title or reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.