qualitative assigment
TROP934 - Qualitative research methods
Written assignment (1500 words +/- 10%)
Assignment deadline: Thursday 8th January 2015 at 23.59 Submit via Turnitin
Overview
For this assignment you are required to write a reflective account of your experience of designing and carrying out a qualitative research project in a group. Reflective practice is quite common in the health professions, and some of you may already be familiar with the process or have used models for reflecting on your work and learning. Please draw on any previous experience you have of reflective practice, or of conducting qualitative research, to inform your reflective writing for this assignment.
The reflective account should focus on your academic learning experience. You will be expected to describe what you did in the project, with reference to the theory underpinning qualitative research and how you applied this. But your reflective writing should also go beyond describing what you did, to include your thoughts and feelings at the time and afterwards, your evaluation of how well the group worked together, your analysis of what helped or hindered, as well as your reflection on your own learning points and personal development.
What you need to do
Your written reflective account should be no longer than 1,500 words (+/- 10%) and should include the components outlined in the table below. Write clearly and concisely, use references where necessary to support your statements, and draw on your reflective diary entries if you wish.
Areas to include
Examples of what to consider
Marks
Theory
Demonstrate how theory shapes knowledge & understanding of qualitative research practice
e.g. Demonstrate (with references) how practice was shaped by theory in designing the project
30
Practical application of theory
Demonstrate understanding of study design and methodological approach.
e.g. Comment on the cohesion between the aim and objectives. Why a qualitative approach was the most appropriate
Written assignment (1500 words +/- 10%)
Assignment deadline: Thursday 8th January 2015 at 23.59 Submit via Turnitin
Overview
For this assignment you are required to write a reflective account of your experience of designing and carrying out a qualitative research project in a group. Reflective practice is quite common in the health professions, and some of you may already be familiar with the process or have used models for reflecting on your work and learning. Please draw on any previous experience you have of reflective practice, or of conducting qualitative research, to inform your reflective writing for this assignment.
The reflective account should focus on your academic learning experience. You will be expected to describe what you did in the project, with reference to the theory underpinning qualitative research and how you applied this. But your reflective writing should also go beyond describing what you did, to include your thoughts and feelings at the time and afterwards, your evaluation of how well the group worked together, your analysis of what helped or hindered, as well as your reflection on your own learning points and personal development.
What you need to do
Your written reflective account should be no longer than 1,500 words (+/- 10%) and should include the components outlined in the table below. Write clearly and concisely, use references where necessary to support your statements, and draw on your reflective diary entries if you wish.
Areas to include
Examples of what to consider
Marks
Theory
Demonstrate how theory shapes knowledge & understanding of qualitative research practice
e.g. Demonstrate (with references) how practice was shaped by theory in designing the project
30
Practical application of theory
Demonstrate understanding of study design and methodological approach.
e.g. Comment on the cohesion between the aim and objectives. Why a qualitative approach was the most appropriate
References: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) In his influential work Critique of Pure Reason, published in 1781, Immanuel Kant rejected the empiricism of David Hume (1711-1776) who believed that humans have knowledge only of things they directly observe or experience Malterud, K. 2001, "The art and science of clinical knowledge: evidence beyond measures and numbers.", Lancet, vol. 358, no. 9279, pp. 397. Mays, N Mays, N. & Pope, C. 1995, "Rigour and qualitative research.", BMJ: British Medical Journal, vol. 311, no. 6997, pp. 109. Pope, C., Ziebland, S Ritchie, J. & Lewis, J. 2003, Qualitative research practice: A guide for social science students and researchers, Sage Publications Limited. Rationale: