Qualitative and quantitative methods

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Assignment 1:
Read Chapter 2, Review the article, and watch the videos. Then, answer the questions. APA 7.
1-1.5 pages
Book:
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed
method approaches. SAGE.
Creswell.pdf (ucg.ac.me)
Article 1: Guidance on Conducting a Systematic Literature Review – Yu Xiao, Maria Watson, 2019
(sagepub.com)
Videos:
Sage Research Methods Video – How to Read and Understand a Research Study (sagepub.com)
Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students (youtube.com)
Topic for context/Used in assignments: Effects of having minority women mentorship programs
that focus on their career advancements in leadership.
Interviews or surveys will likely be performed.
Questions
1. Do you have a draft title for your study already? Is your topic straightforward,
uncomplicated, and easy to read and understand?
2. The author discussed eight steps in creating a systematic literature review. Try
to find between 5–10 articles based on your key words and begin to create a
literature map using these systematic principles. After doing this initial
research, has your research question changed? Have you found new key words
or analytical method?
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Assignment 2:
Answer the questions, respond to as an individual. In other words, your personal ideas from the
readings and material. 1-1.5 questions. APA 7. Same sources as above.
1. Examine the literature map in Figure 2.1 (below). What do you think are the
advantages of using this approach when writing a literature review? Create a
simplified version of a literature map for a research topic you are interested in.
More can be added to the already made map below.
2. Using your earlier formulated research topic and database search on this topic, list
five key terms you think are important in this study and define them at an
operational or applied level. Discuss the advantages and limitations defining these
terms. Effects of having minority women mentorship programs that focus on their career advancements in leadership
Theoretical Effects
Leadership Development
Theory
Social Learning
Dynamics of Mentorship Mentor and Mentee
Relationships
Program Effects
Leadership career
advancement for minority
women
Policy Effects Policy and practice changes
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Rubric:
Criteria Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1)
Understanding
of Concepts
Demonstrates
comprehensive
understanding with
insightful
explanations.
Shows good
understanding with
clear explanations.
Basic understanding
shown with some
inaccuracies or vague
explanations.
Lacks understanding;
explanations are
unclear or incorrect.
Engagement in
Discussion
Actively engages with
multiple posts;
initiates and responds
thoughtfully.
Participates regularly
with relevant
contributions.
Occasionally
participates but with
limited engagement.
Rarely participates or
contributions are off￾topic.
Critical
Thinking
Provides in-depth
analysis; challenges
and extends the
discussion.
Offers clear analysis
and contributes to
advancing the
discussion.
Some evidence of
analysis but mostly
descriptive or
surface-level.
Little to no critical
analysis; mainly
repeats information.
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Criteria Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1)
Application of
Concepts
Excellently applies
concepts to new
scenarios or case
studies.
Correctly applies
concepts with some
insightful
connections.
Applies concepts
with some
understanding but
may have errors.
Struggles to apply
concepts;
applications are
incorrect or
irrelevant.
Quality of
Contribution
Contributions are
insightful, well￾argued, and enhance
understanding.
Contributions are
clear, relevant, and
provide a good
understanding.
Contributions are
somewhat relevant
but lack clarity or
depth.
Contributions are
unclear, irrelevant, or
do not aid
understanding.
Assignment 3:
(use the sources from above from Assignment 1)
Please reflect on the chapter in the book, and the videos related to the chapter(s).
In no more than one page (no References needed) what are the most significant take
aways from this content? Do you see any practical applications for your career (Mental
health case manager)? Does the content raise further questions to you and what are they?