Review of the Research Process and Research Designs

Using the information provided in the readings, create a table or summary list of the characteristics of the five quantitative (survey, correlation, group comparisons, intervention/experiment, and single subject) and qualitative (general, narrative, case study, ethnography, and grounded theory) designs.

Arrange your summary or chart by research design. Try to create a table or summary list that will be a useful tool for you in the future, especially as it applies to the TAD.

Include the following elements in your chart/summary for each research design (3-5 pages):

• Description of the design and when it is appropriate to use

• Participant/sampling techniques

• Types of data collected

• Resource(s): Use the readings provided in Module 1 to provide a text or journal article that you think is the best reference for the design (think about what is useful to you in the future), explain your reasoning. If you have alternative resources, include them as well

• Write a brief statement (2-3 paragraphs) about which design you think might be most appropriate for your potential TAD topic/research problem, explain your reasoning.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:

Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.

Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the work.

Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.

Critical thinking/Application to professional practice:

Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly.

Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.