SCWK 7421 - Final Paper
For this paper you are asked to demonstarte your ability to engage in qualitative
data analysis. Of course, you will need to develop data for purposes
of this analysis.
The paper should be presented as you would an article for publication (not
to exceed 5000 words). It will be graded based on how well it:
- provides a context for the study
- describes the methodology employed
- presents a clear discussion of the data generated and that is used
for the analysis
- presents a clear and plausible analysis of the data (and which is
consistent with the context provided for the study)
- discusses the implications of the findings from the analysis
- addresses issues of the study's strengths and limitations
The data to be used is wide open. You are expected to generate an issue
of interest (though it should be small enough to be completed in the time
allotted and it shouldn't involve any human subjects issues or concerns)
and to develop a method for data collection and analysis that is appropriate.
You will likely want to wait until class to discuss your areas of interest
and to use the opportunity for consultation with the instructor to refine
a realistic project (i.e., that fits into the parameters and time frame of
the course). This doesn't prohibit you from engaging in consultation
earlier in order to get a head start on the work. Regardless, the paper
is due 1 August 2010.
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