Discussion 1: Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research Understanding the strategies that have been developed to address issues of trustworthiness is the first step. The second step is considering “how could I do that in my own research?” It is important to recognize that it may not be feasible for you, as a novice researcher, to implement all possible strategies. For this Discussion, you will examine quality, trustworthiness, and credibility in qualitative research and provide specific techniques and strategies.
To prepare for this Discussion: • Review Chapter 11 of the Ravitch and Carl course text and the Shenton article related to trustworthiness in qualitative research. • Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help to search for an article related to trustworthiness and/or quality in qualitative research.
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Post an explanation of how you ensure the quality, trustworthiness, and credibility of your qualitative research. Provide examples of specific techniques and strategies. Use your Learning Resources as well as the article you found in your search to support your explanation. Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing.
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Discussion 2: Ethics in Data Collection Research ethics in qualitative research starts with the presumption that the research process is the collaboration between researcher, participants, and context. At the same time, the researcher recognizes that she or he retains power over the data collection process, and the analysis and presentation of results. As a qualitative researcher, consider how you might accomplish your research objectives and biases with the feelings and privacy of your participants and sources. For this Discussion, you will explore the ethical challenges you will encounter as a qualitative researcher.
To prepare for this Discussion: • Review Chapter 11 of the Ravitch and Carl course text and consider ethics in qualitative research. • Search for an article related to protecting privacy, minimizing harm, or respecting the shared experience of others.
Post an explanation of the unique ethical challenges of protecting privacy, minimizing harm, and respecting the shared experience of others. Use your Learning Resources to support your explanation as well as the article you found in your search. Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing.
References
Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2016). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. • Chapter 11, “Research Ethics and the Relational Quality of Research” (pp. 343-382) Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. • Chapter 6, “Validity: Processes, Strategies, and Considerations” (pp. 185-213) (previously read in Week 7) Shenton, A. K. (2004). Strategies for ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research projects. Education for Information, 22(2), 63-75. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
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