Methodology is the very specific process a researcher uses to conduct research. Certain steps and terms are important to all capstones. For this course, the most important issue is to ensure that the methodology is aligned with the problem statement, purpose, and, especially, the research question.
To prepare:
Using the Ayres capstone found in the Learning Resources, review a sample of a capstone methodology section (pages 50–58).
Analyze the doctoral capstone in terms of the Rubrics and checklists to evaluate the quality of the study.
assignment:
Explain whether Ayres draft meets checklist and Rubric standards.
Justify your evaluation of the methodology of this study.
Use APA style with citations.
Required Readings
Butin, D. W. (2010). The education dissertation: A guide for practitioner scholars. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Chapter 4, “Structuring Your Research” (pp. 74–78)
Thomas, G. (2013). How to do your research project: A guide for students in education and applied social sciences (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chapter 5, “Methodology Part 1: Deciding on an Approach” (pp. 124–130)
Ayres, K. D. (2011). A summative program evaluation of a systemic intervention on student achievement and AP participation (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=dilley
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