The final paper should resemble a scientific journal article in structure, style and format. Results presented should include some or all of the following:
Quantitative: descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies), graphic presentation, reliability and validity, and tests of significance;
Qualitative: Writing a method section for a proposal or study for qualitative research partly requires educating readers as to the intent of qualitative research, mentioning specific designs, carefully reflecting on the role the researcher plays in the study, drawing from an ever-expanding list of types of data sources, using specific protocols for recording data, analyzing the information through multiple steps of analysis, and mentioning approaches for documenting the methodological integrity or accuracy—or validity—of the data collected.
Mixed Method: a combination of both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
The first four steps will be assignments throughout the semester. The final paper will be due at the end of the semester.
Your assignment should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font and formatted per the APA guidelines. Each essay should be between 5000-8000 (10-15 pages –excluding the title and reference pages) words in length, with one-inch margins on all sides and page numbers. Please do not vary your font, font size, kerning, spacing, or punctuation to overcome the length requirement, as this is readily apparent to your instructor.