Methodological Comparison
1. Identify any research topic that interests you related to conflict and change
2. Write a paper in which you compare and contrast how you would conduct two studies
related to this topic using Grounded Theory and Narrative Research. In your paper,
both describe (for each methodology) and compare:
a. Methodological objective
b. Research question
c. Sampling
d. Data Collection
e. Data Analysis
f. Reporting of Findings (style/format and content)
3. The paper will be approximately 15 pages and must be in APA style, including:
a. Title page
b. Abstract
c. Introduction
d. Each section listed above
e. Appropriate use of citations and references
REFERENCES: (In addition to any article or reference used for the research topic of conflict and change)
Corbin, J., & Strauss, A. (2007). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Riessman, C. K. (2008). Narrative methods for the human sciences. Sage.
Saldaña, J. (2009). The coding manual for qualitative researchers. Sage.
Smith, J. A., Flowers, P., & Larkin, M. (2009). Interpretive phenomenological analysis: Theory, method, and research. Sage.
Herr, K, & Gary L. Anderson (2nd Edition) (2015) The Action Research Dissertation: A guide for Students and Faculty.