Please post your question, quote, and fact here for chapter 10. Also, respond to at least two of your peers' posts as well as my questions here.
Questions:
1.) Define the purpose of a research report.
2.) Describe what you should do to write for all audiences as a researcher.
3.) Describe the structure of quantitative and qualitative research reports.
4.) Identify discriminatory language to avoid in research reports.
5.) List the criteria for evaluating a research report.
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1. A research report is a completed study that reports an investigation or exploration of a problem; identifies questions to be addressed; and includes data collected, analyzed, and interpreted by the researcher. It is composed for audiences, varies in length and format, and differs for quantitative and qualitative research.
ReplyDelete2. The audiences differ for six types of research reports. These reports are dissertations and theses, dissertation and thesis proposals, journal articles, conference papers, conference paper proposals, and policy or school reports. Reports vary in purpose, length, format and differ for quantitative and qualitative research. You write the reseach report in a way that is acceptable to the intended audiences. Thus, a cardinal rule for writing is to write for the audience and different audiences employ varied standards.
ReplyDelete3. The structure of a quantitative report follows a standard format: introduction, review of the literature, methods, results, and discussion. Several models of presentation are available in qualitative research: scientific, storytelling, thematic, descriptive, theoretial, and experimental. The structure of a quantitative report comprises five major sections. For a qualitative report, such a a dissertation or thesis, authors may include six to eight chapters. Some forms of qualitative reports will emphasize description, whereas others will focus on themes or personal interpretations of findings by the author.
ReplyDelete4. Using nondiscriminatory language means avoiding demeaning attitudes, including biased assumptions, and awkward constructions that suggest bias because of gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic group, disability, or age. The language can be specific, be sensitive to stereo-typed labels, and acknowledge participation of people in a study.
ReplyDelete5. The audiences for research will employ criteria such as;
ReplyDelete1. Does the research meet the standards for publication?
2. Will the research be useful in our school?
3. Will the research advance policy discussions in our region?
4. Will the research add to our scholarly knowledge about a topic or research problem?
5. Will the research help address some pressing educational problem?
Question: Does the AERA (American Educational Research Association) publish a journal?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "A storytelling approach can have varied structure. The author uses literary devices, (e.g., mataphors, analogies, plot, climax) and persuasive, creative writing to prsent the study.
Fact:The glossary at the end of our text and the key terms (words in bold type) throughout the chapters provide useful words to use in your research report.
QUESTION: I’m not too clear about the evaluating part. I like the figures with the “look fors”, but it seems to me like there might be a few other ways to check your report. Which would you suggest? (Page 289-292)
ReplyDeleteQUOTE: “Reports vary in purpose, length, and format.” (Page 293)
FACT: The researcher writes with their audience in mind and the audience can by one of 6 types. (Page 272)
1.) Define the purpose of a research report.
ReplyDeleteA) The purpose of a research report is composed for an audience to identify questions to be addressed, and includes data collected, analyzed, and interpreted by the researcher in a complete study about the investigation or exploration. (Page 272)
2.) Describe what you should do to write for all audiences as a researcher.
ReplyDeleteA) To write for all audiences as a researcher you can’t. You have to write to the audience that your study is directed to or that can relate: faculty, journal reviewers, policy makers, practicing educators in the field, conference paper review, or the researchers themselves. (Page 272)
3.) Describe the structure of quantitative and qualitative research reports.
ReplyDeleteA) The structure of quantitative research reports is: Title page, abstract of the study (Front); Introduction review of literature, methods, results and discussion (Body); references and appendices (Back Matter) (Page 279)
The structure of a qualitative research report is: Title page, Preface and Acknowledgements, Table of contents, List of tables and figures, and abstract of the study (Front); Introduction Procedures, Findings, Discussion (Body); References and Appendices (Back Matter). (Page 281)
4.) Identify discriminatory language to avoid in research reports.
ReplyDeleteA) To avoid using discriminatory language in a research report you need to keep a few things in mind: be sensitive to individuals, use appropriate research terms, employ a point of view consistent with quantitative or qualitative approaches, interconnect parts of a study, use computer aids, and write a concise title and abstract. (Page 283)
5.) List the criteria for evaluating a research report.
ReplyDeleteA) Criteria for evaluating a quantitative research report “evaluators are most concerned about aspects related to the data collection, the analysis, and re reporting results of a study- the research design.” The book has another figure that asks a bunch of questions about how your study is set up and if each section is doing it’s job. It’s a great check list. (Page 288-289) Also, you need to use a process approach to evaluate your report. (Page 291)
Criteria for evaluating a qualitative research report depends of your emphasis as the researcher. There are three major themes in educational research: philosophy, procedures, and participation/advocacy.(Page 288—290) Also, you need to use a process approach to evaluate your report. Page 292)
Helen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the HELPFUL Hint in your Fact portion! I didn't think to look back there. You seem like a pro! :)
Becky
Becky,
ReplyDeleteWriting for your audience would be fun, but the trick I think, would be knowing exactly who your audience is.
1.) Define the purpose of a research report.
ReplyDeleteA:
Research report has a purpose to present the study to other people, such as research committee and advisor.
2.) Describe what you should do to write for all audiences as a researcher.
A:
First of all, the reseachr ha to put his or herself in the audiences' shoes. This will help researcher understand the adiences and make them understand his or he research.
3.) Describe the structure of quantitative and qualitative research reports.
A:
The structre of quantitative research report includes three parts:
1. Front matter incluses title page, abstract ofthe study is optionl.
2. Body of the paper includes introduction, review the literature, methods, result, and discussion.
3. Back matte includes references and appendices.
Structure of qualitative research report includes three parts, whch is similar to quantitative rsearch report.
4.) Identify discriminatory language to avoid in research reports.
ReplyDeleteA:
Discriminatory laguage uses dmeang attitdes tha are biaesd assumptions and awkward constructions because of the personal agenda. Discriminoy lngae will devide side or biase, for example, man or woman, the gays, sujects, and Amercan indians.
5.) List the criteria for evaluating a research report.
A:
There are four criteria fo evaluating a reearch report.
1. Employ apropriate standards.
A research has to meet the publication standard, advae policy discussion, add to scholarly knowledge, help address some pressing education problem, and be useful for school.
2. Quantitative standards.
The reseacher who does quantitative research most likely concerns about the aspects teelate to the data collectin, analysis, an reporting of results of a study.
3. Qualittive standards.
The qualty of qualitativ reseach depend on the reserchers' perspective of researcher.
4. Evaluate with a process approach.
The process to evaluate either quantittive and qalittive research report provides closely specific to the si steps of research process; Title of the study, problem statement, review of the lterature, purpose, data collection, data analysis an result, and writing.
To Helen,
ReplyDeleteI checked AERA website. I found that there is a publication pogram and journals.
http://www.aera.net/publications/Default.aspx?menu_id=30&id=52
Quote, "For groups and individuals to undtand and potentially use findings from research, you write theresearch report in away that is acceptable to the intended audiences."
ReplyDeleteFact, "Different audiences have different criteria for writing research report."
My question is that, " Does Missouriwestern have research scholarship? and If yes, where I can get information?" Additionally, if you know other places, please post. Thank you. :)
1. The purpose of a research report is so that groups and individuals can understand and potentially use finding from your research.
ReplyDelete2. You can not write for all audiences in a single report. You have to consider the audience for your report and write using their standards. Each type of audience has certain standards that you have to address.
3. In a quantitative report you have the title page and abstract and then you have the body which consists of the introduction, review of literature, methods, results, and discussion and then references and appendices. In qualitative you have the title and then you can add in preface, table of contents, list of tables, list of figures, and the abstract. Then you have the body which is the introduction, procedures, findings, and discussion. Then you have the references and appendices.
4. Avoid demeaning attitudes, biased assumptions, and awkward constructions that suggest bias because of gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic group, disability or age.
5. For quantitative research you have to look and ask questions about each of the following areas research problem, literature review, hypothesis and variables, design and finding and discussion. For qualitative research you have to look at philosophy, procedures, and participation.
Fact:
You can not write a research report that will work for all audiences. You must first pick your audience.
Question:
What happens if you accidentally use discriminatory language in your report without knowing it?
Quote:
Scholarly writing includes a balance between conveying knowledge about research and knowledge about the subject matter.
Helen,
ReplyDeleteYES, there is a journal from the AERA association. If you become a student member, you can choose one of their journals, and they will send it to you.
Keep up the good work!
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteGreat question! Your committee will see it and tell you to fix it. I have caught some gender biases in the master's level journals and just pointed it out to the author. Be aware of your language, and if you make a mistake, fix it. Then, proofread to avoid that bias the next time. Keep up the good work!
Prueska,
ReplyDeleteThe Graduate School has offered some scholarships in the past. I would check with Dr. Brian Cronk about it. He is our Graduate School Dean.
Keep up the good work!
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteDr. Edwards will teach you a statistics class next summer. It is a core class for this program, and she shows you how to read the reports and what to look for in those in more depth. I like your question here, and I think it is great! I think you will have a better understanding of it after her class.
Keep up the good work!
1. The purpose is to report an investigation or exploration of a problem; to identify questions to be addressed. The data is collected, analyzed, and interpreted by the researcher.
ReplyDelete2. The audiences differ for six types of research reports. The six types are: Dissertations and thesis, dissertation and thesis proposals, journal articles, conference papers, conference paper proposals and policy or school reports. Reports vary in length, purpose and format.
3. Quantitative reports follow a standard format; introduction, review of the literature, methods, results, and discussion. Several methods of presentation are available for qualitative research; scientific, storytelling, thematic, descriptive, theoretical and experimental.
4. Demeaning attitudes, biased assumptions, awkward constructions that suggest bias against gender, race, age or sexual orientation.
5. The criteria differ depending on the evaluator. Quantitative evaluators are most concerned with data collection, analysis, and the reporting of results. Qualitative evaluators are concerned with data collection, but also with the persuasiveness of the study and the self-awareness of the researcher.
Question: What is a conference proposal?
Fact: a conference proposal is a brief proposal to present a study at a conference.
Quote: "Writers need to balance content about their subject matter with good research discussions"
1.) Define the purpose of a research report.
ReplyDeleteThe research report is a completed study written with the audience in mind that reports an explanation of a problem, identifies questions to be addressed, and includes the analysis and interpretation of data collected by the researcher.
2.) Describe what you should do to write for all audiences as a researcher.
The researcher should write for the intended audience of the research report, because different audiences employ different standards. Writing for the intended audience also helps the individuals to better understand and use the finds made available by the researcher in the research report. The types of audiences include, faculty, journal reviewers, policy makers, practicing educators in the field, and conference paper reviewers.
3.) Describe the structure of quantitative and qualitative research reports.
ReplyDeleteThe structure of quantitative research reports include, title page, abstract, introduction, review of literature, methods, results, discussion, references, and then appendices. A qualitative research report includes the title page, introduction, procedures, findings, discussion, references, and then appendices.
4.) Identify discriminatory language to avoid in research reports.
Researchers need to be sensitive to people and places in their research. The APA has three guidelines to help reduce bias in research reports. One is describe individuals at an appropriate level of specificity. The second is be sensitive to labels for individuals or groups. The last guideline is acknowledge participation of people in the study. They also suggest other guidelines in avoiding discriminatory language such as, avoid bias assumptions, and awkward assumptions based on gender, age, sex, racial or ethnic group, sexual orientation, or disability. (p. 283-284)
5.) List the criteria for evaluating a research report.
Quantitative and qualitative research each have it’s own method of evaluation, because they both differ in their approaches to research. In quantitative researcher evaluations are most concerned with the aspects of the study that relate to data collection, such as the analysis of data, and the reporting of the results of the study. In qualitative research the evaluation is based on data collection as well, but it is also concern about the persuasiveness of the study and the self awareness of the researcher.