Description
The Acting Stage: Data Collection and Analysis
[WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4]
In this assignment you will be discussing and visually representing your knowledge of data collection tools in the action research proposal process.
Prepare
In preparation for this assignment,
Review all posted course announcements.
Read the Week 4 Instructor Guidance.
Review the CLOs for this course listed in the Syllabus.
Revisit the WLOs we are focusing on this week:
Interpret the potential impact of future action research cycles related to a line of research or topic.
Justify decisions about data collection techniques, data analysis, and action plans.
Develop the role of collaboration in the research process to support educational and organizational settings in the field of education.
Review all required resources for Week 4.
Consider reviewing the recommended resources for Week 4.
Review your research topic narrowed down in the Week 2 discussion forum Identify With Why: Topic Selection
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Reflect
The Acting Stage: Data Collection and Analysis assignment will support these sections in your Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project in Week 6:
Data Collection Plan
Data Analysis Plan
Consider how you will include it, while incorporating any feedback you receive after this week.
Take Action
This assignment is another chance to get creative. There are two parts to this assignment.
In your paper:
Part 1:
Construct a visual using a visual tool such as Smore or Canva to include
Definitions of qualitative data and quantitative data.
At least three qualitative data collection techniques.
At least three quantitative data collection techniques.
Download a copy in .pdf or .doc format to attach to your submission or include a link with a screenshot to the publicly accessible original artifact.
Part 2: Provide a separate document that includes the following:
Create a title page with the following information:
Title of Project
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Create a one- to two-page data collection and analysis plan for your research that considers the following questions:
What data would I need to answer my research questions?
What specific type of data would I collect?
What demographic data would I collect?
Based on my research plan and data collection plan, what is my research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)? Hypothesize a data analysis plan that considers the following questions:
How would I code, organize, and analyze the data I will collect? If quantitative data were collected, which statistical analysis techniques would I use?
How would I present my results (e.g., graphs, charts, tables, narrative form?
Consider using the Methods Map and Project Planner in the SAGE Research MethodsLinks to an external site. tip sheet to support your planning process.
Provide a references list in current APA format on the final page of the final project template.
Use at least three scholarly sources to support your action research proposal. You may include scholarly sources you have used previously in this or other courses.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this UAGC Library Quick and EasyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the UAGC and the research process and provides some library search tips.
Writing Expectations
In The Acting Stage: Data Collection and Analysis assignment, adhere to the following writing expectations:
Academic Voice (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must utilize academic voice in all speaker’s notes and written portions of this project. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Academic Integrity (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Originality matters. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity including a strong demonstration of your original thinking and academic voice. Student fully supports ideas with research, following rules of proper citation to fully attribute words and information to the original source.
Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 points): Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
Organization (0.25 points): Use the above listed guidelines for explicit slide headings within your presentation.
Source Requirement (0.5 points): Reference at least three scholarly sources including the course text (minimum 10 sources total) to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
Page Requirement (0.25 points): Include at least three to four double-spaced pages with in-text citations, excluding the title and reference pages.
APA Format (1.5 points): All in-text citations, page formatting, and references must be written in current APA format according to APA StyleLinks to an external site..
Title Page: Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of Assignment
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Page numbers in upper right corner of each page
Citing Sources: Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper guide.Links to an external site.
Scholarly Sources: Must include a references list that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Review and Submit the Assignment
Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion. Next, submit your both parts of your assignment no later than Day 7 by following the instructions below.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
