U2 Discussion 1 – Identifying Qualitative Inquiry Themes in Research
For this discussion, complete the following:
Readings
Use your Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods text to complete the following:
Read Chapter 2, “Strategic Themes in Qualitative Inquiry,” pages 45–84. Focus on recognizing the 12 themes of qualitative inquiry.
Read Chapter 3, “Variety of Qualitative Inquiry Frameworks: Paradigmatic, Philosophical, and Theoretical Orientations,” pages 85–168. Note: This is an assigned reading in Unit 3. Due to the large amount of reading in Unit 3, it is recommended that you start reading this chapter now.
1. Summarize briefly the article you selected during the library search in this unit’s study.
2. Identify where you found the article.
3. Explain the theme as it is used in the article and as it relates to qualitative analysis.
4. Evaluate the theme you selected.
5. Discuss how you might apply the theme to a qualitative study. Be sure to provide your rationale for selecting the theme.
Design Strategies
Design strategies include the following themes:
Naturalistic inquiry.
Emergent design flexibility.
Purposeful sampling.
Data Collection and Fieldwork Strategies
Data collection and fieldwork strategies include the following themes:
Qualitative data.
Personal experience and engagement.
Empathic neutrality and mindfulness.
Dynamic systems.
Analysis Strategies
Analysis strategies include the following themes:
Unique case orientation.
Inductive analysis and creative synthesis.
Holistic perspective.
Context sensitivity.
Voice, perspective, and reflexivity.
U2 – Themes of Qualitative Inquiry
INTRODUCTION
Your Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods text discusses 12 themes of qualitative inquiry, each of which fits into one of the following three categories:
Design Strategies
Design strategies include the following themes:
Naturalistic.
Emergent design.
Purposeful sampling.
Data Collection and Fieldwork Strategies
Data collection and fieldwork strategies include the following themes:
Qualitative data.
Personal experience and engagement.
Empathic neutrality and mindfulness.
Dynamic systems.
Analysis Strategies
Analysis strategies include the following themes:
Unique case orientation.
Inductive analysis and creative synthesis.
Holistic perspective.
Context sensitivity.
Voice, perspective, and reflexivity.
Building Blocks of Qualitative Inquiry
These 12 themes of qualitative inquiry:
1. Relate to a strategy that provides basic direction.
2. Are vital for understanding the value of qualitative research and qualitative data.
3. Show that a qualitative approach is the most appropriate way to acquire particular types of information.
These themes might be considered some of the building blocks that can be used to develop strategies for conducting a qualitative inquiry. As building blocks of qualitative inquiry, they become integrated into the qualitative research
methodologies.
Reference
Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
OBJECTIVES
To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:
1. Explore the themes of qualitative inquiry.
2. Discuss how to apply an identified theme to a qualitative study.
3. Identify fundamental research philosophy assumptions (ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological) and their role in the qualitative research process.
Multimedia Transcripts
Qualitative Research Proposal to launch the illustration. This illustration appears throughout the course to help guide you as you develop the various components of your course project. Boxcars will continue to be added to the train as
you progress through the course. Each boxcar provides information regarding the development of individual components of a research proposal.
Library Search
Use the Library to select a research article from the academic literature within your discipline that portrays one or more of the 12 themes of qualitative inquiry. You will use this article in the unit discussion. Copy the article’s persistent link so
that you can provide it in that discussion. Note: The persistent link will be different from the URL of the page on which you find the article. It is usually listed in the article’s detailed record or abstract. Refer to the Persistent Links and DOIs
library guide for further guidance.
Scoring Guidelines
1. Provides an annotated outline describing stakeholder identification and strategic planning process to a specific and realistic community issue, providing a rationale that justifies action and the expenditures of resources.
2. Provides an annotated outline identifying the practices of performing public issue needs assessments and problem factors, providing researched evidence to support the stance.
3. Provides an annotated outline describing problem concept, target population, and measurement levels of the needs based issue, providing researched examples to support the stance.
4. Provides an annotated outline describing systemic forces, SWOT analytic tool, and hybrid framework in support of public needs assessment and asset/capacity building processes, providing researched evidence to support the stance.
5. Provides an annotated outline demonstrating effective academic analysis through writing with good grammatical usage, APA style and formatting guidelines, and course content application in practice.
