DOC714 Symposium I
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 Problem Statement Peer Review
Note: Rather than a standard discussion post, this discussion is a peer-review format.
Complete the Problem Statement Worksheet to prepare for making revisions.
Based on the work that you completed in RES/709: Research Conceptualization and Design, and on your completed Problem Statement and Worksheet, review and revise your problem statement. Remember this is a fluid process and you should expect some suggestions for fine-tuning your problem statement.
For the peer review:
State your program of study.
Post your revised draft problem statement for peer review.
Your faculty member and classmates will provide feedback in preparation for the Wk 6 – Prospectus: Problem and Purpose Statements assignment submission.
Note: This is a peer-review process, and the goal is to provide substantive feedback on the process of formulating the problem statement. The focus of your feedback to your peers should be on how the problem statement was formulated and not a discussion on the topic.
DQ2 Purpose Statement Peer Review
Note: Rather than a standard discussion post, this discussion is a peer-review format.
Complete the Purpose Statement Worksheet to prepare for making revisions.
Based on the work that you completed in RES/709: Research Conceptualization and Design, and on the completion of the Purpose Statement Worksheet, review and revise your purpose statement. Remember this is a fluid process and you should expect some suggestions for fine-tuning your purpose statement.
For the peer review:
State your program of study.
Post your revised draft problem statement from Wk 6 Discussion 1 – Problem Statement Peer Review.
Post your revised draft 1-sentence purpose statement for peer review.
Include a description of the population by discussing the criteria for selecting the study participants and describe the sample size and the rationale for the sample size. If the study will include archival data, briefly explain the proposed data sources.
Your faculty member and classmates will provide feedback in preparation for the Wk 6 – Prospectus: Problem and Purpose Statements assignment submission.