Step 1. Review
Review the qualitative research designs addressed in this module:
Case Study
Grounded Theory
Ethnography
Narrative
Phenomenology
Historical
Step 2. Research
Find a published dissertation or research study from a professional journal that used each of the qualitative designs listed in Step 1. You will use one dissertation or article for each of the designs for a total of 6.
Step 3. Analyze
Analyze each published work by addressing each of the following:
State the problem, purpose, and research questions.
Discuss the alignment between problem, purpose, and research questions
Identify the qualitative research design used in the study
Describe in detail the specific qualitative methods used in the study
Discuss the rationale for the qualitative design and methods used in the study
Discuss ethical considerations related to the study
Suggest any changes or modifications that could or should be made for related studies
Your analysis should be an original analysis in your own words, with citations used as appropriate (e.g., to quote the research questions).
Step 4. Create
Using APA format, create a table or figure that graphically illustrates the six types of qualitative design.
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