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DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 1 Case
INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDY DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Case Assignment
Find an example of case study research work for critical analysis. The case study work may be a book, journal article, a dissertation, or technical report on a topic of interest. You will make the best use of your time if you choose a study that relates to a topic you might be interested in studying in depth in your Doctoral Study project as proposed in the SLP. In a 6-page essay, address the following questions:
Why is this classified as a case study? Is it a descriptive, explanatory, or exploratory study?
Identify the four key components of the research design:
What is the research question?
What propositions are suggested?
What is the unit of analysis?
How is the data linked to the propositions?
Identify the theoretical framework for the study and assess the quality of the study in terms of validity and reliability.
Assignment Expectations
Your 6-page essay must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.
The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 1 SLP
INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDY DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
The Doctoral Study
This SLP will span the first 5 modules of the course. You will start thinking about a topic for your Doctoral Study and how you might go about conducting the study. Don’t worry that the topic you choose at this early date will obligate you to keep that topic when it comes time to begin your research. It can, and probably will change and evolve as you grow in your understanding and knowledge throughout the doctoral program.
Here we provide the big picture of what you will put together throughout the course. Note that the “deliverables” are listed for each module.
In thinking about a possible topic for your Doctoral Study, consider the following questions:
Module 1: What phenomenon do I want to know more about? Drill down a little – what do I want to know, specifically? Why do I want to know this? What skills do I have that I bring to my doctoral study research on this topic? Do I have any biases or pre-conceived ideas about what I might find if I studied this phenomenon? How sure am I? (2-3 pages).
Module 2: Have I done any reading on this topic? Do I know how much research has been done concerning this topic? Find and skim 5 or 6 articles/dissertations, books that relate to research conducted on this topic. What theoretical bases do these studies employ? What would my study add to this body of research? (3-4 pages)
Module 3: How would I classify the appropriate study design (explanatory, descriptive, etc.)? Describe how you would classify your design and explain the rationale for your design choice. Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. (2-3 pages)
Module 4: What kind of data would I need for my doctoral research and why? Where could I obtain it? How would I approach gaining access to the data? How would I analyze it? (2-3 pages)
Module 5: The Problem/Puzzle
Write up a 4-page mini-proposal for the Doctoral Study you are thinking about doing at this point in time.
The tentative title of your study
Explain what is driving your interest in your research topic.
Define the problem have you identified that your research might address or help resolve.
What puzzle about your area of interest do you want to solve?
Propose a set of RQ’s (5-10) which you will eventually reduce to 1 or 2.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources.
This assignment will be assessed by the SLP Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 2 Case
CONDUCTING THE CASE STUDY
Case Assignment
In a 4- to 6-page paper, address the following task:
State a hypothetical conclusion that might emerge from a case study you might choose to do. Now work backward and identify the specific data or evidence that would have supported such a conclusion. Similarly, work backward and define the protocol question that in turn would have led to the design of the protocol question. Demonstrate that you understand how this chain of evidence has been formed and how one can move forward or backward in tracing the chain.
Assignment Expectations
Your 4- to 6-page paper must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.
The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 2 SLP
CONDUCTING THE CASE STUDY
The Doctoral Study
Module 1 described in detail how the SLP for this course will produce a document that will begin a working draft of a proposal for your Doctoral Study. Once again, it is important that you not be concerned that the work you do at this early date will obligate you to that topic later on. Your thinking should and will evolve as you take additional courses. However, you should take this assignment and the feedback you receive seriously because it will serve as the template you will follow as you develop your ideas more fully.
In Module 1, we provided the big picture of what you will put together throughout the course. It would be a very good idea to review it again. Note that the “deliverables” are listed for each module.
As a review, the deliverable for Module 1 was as follows:
Module 1: What phenomenon do I want to know more about? Drill down a little – what do I want to know, specifically? Why do I want to know this? What skills do I have that I bring to my doctoral study research on this topic? Do I have any biases or pre-conceived ideas about what I might find if I studied this phenomenon? How sure am I?
Your assignment for this module is to produce a 3- to 4-page paper discussing the following:
Module 2: Have I done any reading on this topic? Do I know how much research has been done concerning this topic? Find and skim 5 or 6 articles/dissertations, books that relate to research conducted on this topic. What theoretical bases do these studies employ? What would my study add to this body of research?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources.
This assignment will be assessed by the SLP Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 3 Case
ACTION RESEARCH DESIGN
Case Assignment
In a 4- to 6-page paper, address the following task:
State a hypothetical or actual business problem that might lend itself to action research. Provide a description of the problem and identify what questions need to be answered. Then, briefly outline a plan that includes the action that is proposed to be taken. Briefly identify what type of data would likely result from the proposed action. Describe how you might evaluate and reflect on the data and what action you may consider taking in the next iteration.
Assignment Expectations
Your 4- to 6-page paper must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.
The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 3 SLP
ACTION RESEARCH DESIGN
The Doctoral Study
Module 1 described in detail how the SLP for this course will produce a document that will begin a working draft of a proposal for your Doctoral Study. Once again, it is important that you not be concerned that the work you do at this early date will obligate you to that topic later on. Your thinking should and will evolve as you take additional courses. However, you should take this assignment and the feedback you receive seriously because it will serve as the template you will follow as you develop your ideas more fully. We continue the SLP series for this course with the Module 3 SLP deliverable.
Module 3: How would I classify the appropriate study design (explanatory, descriptive, etc.)? Describe how you would classify your design and explain the rationale for your design choice. Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. (2-3 pages)
SLP Assignment Expectations
Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources.
This assignment will be assessed by the SLP Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 4 Case
ACTION RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA COLLECTION
Case Assignment
The case in Module 4 builds upon your work in Module 3. Referring back to Module 3:
In a 4- to 6-page paper, address the following task:
State a hypothetical or actual business problem that might lend itself to action research. Provide a description of the problem and identify what questions need to be answered. Then, briefly outline a plan that includes the action that is proposed to be taken. Briefly identify what type of data would likely result from the proposed action. Describe how you might evaluate and reflect on the data and what action you may consider taking in the next iteration.
In Module 4, select three different methods of data collection that you intend to use in your action research. Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Explain your rationale for the method selection, including a discussion of why the data collection method is suitable for addressing the problem or issue under consideration. Further, explain how you would organize and carry out the data collection. Finally, describe specifics regarding how you might reflect upon the data and use it to prepare for taking action with resulting solutions. (4-6 pages added to your case paper in Module 3.
Assignment Expectations
Your 4- to 6-page paper must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.
The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 4 SLP
ACTION RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA COLLECTION
Module 1 described in detail how the SLP for this course will produce a document that will begin a working draft of a proposal for your Doctoral Study. Once again, it is important that you not be concerned that the work you do at this early date will obligate you to that topic later on. Your thinking should and will evolve as you take additional courses. However, you should take this assignment and the feedback you receive seriously because it will serve as the template you will follow as you develop your ideas more fully.
In Module 1 we provided the big picture of what you will put together throughout the course. It would be a very good idea to review it again. Note that the “deliverables” are listed for each module.
As a review, the deliverable for Module 3 was as follows:
Module 3: How would I classify the appropriate study design (explanatory, descriptive, etc.)? Describe how you would classify your design and explain the rationale for your design choice. Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. (2-3 pages).
In thinking about a possible topic for your Doctoral Study, consider the following questions:
Module 4: What kind of data would I need for my doctoral research and why? Where could I obtain it? How would I approach gaining access to the data? How would I analyze it? (2-3 pages)
SLP Assignment Expectations
Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources.
This assignment will be assessed by the SLP Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 5 Case
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH RESULTS
Case Assignment
Select one of the interview or speech transcripts created from videos of speeches or interviews from successful leaders in our nation’s armed forces. You are free to select the interview or speech transcript of your choice. Upload the transcript into Dedoose using the upload feature. Take the transcript through the process described in this module making use of the coding capabilities of Dedoose. Summarize your findings including any codes, themes, your rationale, and finally, any resulting conclusions in the form of a conceptual framework. Think of this exercise as a “mini-results” section of your doctoral study in terms of how you conduct and present your findings. Your paper should be 4–6 pages in length.
Admiral McRaven, University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement
Brigadier General Stanley McChrystal: Leadership Is a Choice
Captain Roger Herbert: Courage—Can We Teach It? Can We Learn It?
General Colin Powell: Our Youth Must Be Ready to Lead
General Colin Powell at Santa Clara Convention Center
Taking Charge: 7 Leadership Stories
Lt. General Charles Krulak: The Importance of Integrity
The United States Marine Corps in the 21st Century
Assignment Expectations
Your 4- to 6-page paper must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.
The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric.
DOC640 Case Study and Action Research
Module 5 SLP
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH RESULTS
The Doctoral Study
The previous modules described in detail how the SLP for this course will produce a document that will begin a working draft of a proposal for your Doctoral Study. It is now time to attempt this ourselves and take the next step by developing a mini-proposal for your doctoral study.
Module 5: The Problem/Puzzle
Write up a 4-page mini-proposal for the Doctoral Study you are thinking about doing at this point in time.
The tentative title of your study.
Explain what is driving your interest in your research topic.
Define the problem have you identified that your research might address or help resolve.
What puzzle about your area of interest do you want to solve?
Propose a set of RQ’s (5-10) which you will eventually reduce to 1 or 2.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources.
This assignment will be assessed by the SLP Rubric.
