Researchers use scholarly literature for various purposes in their work
Researchers use scholarly literature for various purposes in their work, such as, but not limited to, establishing the need for and importance of their study or describing a theory. The problem statement is typically tied to the literature, and for this reason, these two components of research are presented together this week; this connection among research components will be a recurring theme throughout this course.. For this Discussion, you will evaluate the use of literature and problem statements in assigned journal articles in your discipline to understand what it means for a research study to be justified, grounded, and original. You will use the Use of Literature Checklist, the Problem Statement Checklist, and the Litmus Test as guides for your post.
With these thoughts in mind, refer to the Journal Articles document for your assigned articles for this Discussion. If your last name starts with A through L, use Article A. If your last name starts with M through Z, use Article B. Follow the prompt below for your program.
Evaluate the authors’ use of literature using the Use of Literature Checklist as a guide
Evaluate the research problem using the Problem Statement Checklist as a guide
Explain what it means for a research study to be justified and grounded in the literature; then, explain what it means for a problem to be original using the Litmus Test as a guide
Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 15, “Reading and Writing Social Research”
Document: Journal Articles (Word Document)
For the Discussion, download this document, refer to the assigned journal articles for your program, and find these articles in the Walden Library.
Document: Use of Literature Checklist (PDF)
Document: Problem Statement Checklist (PDF)
Walden University: Center for Research Quality. (2015c). Research resources: Research planning & writing. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/resources/planning
Download the “Litmus Test” document.
REQUIRED MEDIA
Laureate Education (Producer). (2016b). Literature review [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.
Dr. Patton speaks about the role of literature in the research process.
My last name start with M. and my field of study is “education” Don’t forget to mention my field of study. Thus, use attached Babbie, E article. Chapter 15.
Earl Babbie The Basics of Social Research.pdf
Question to answer.
an explanation of the role of theory in research.
Next, identify a theory in your discipline and explain its basic tenets.
Then, with this theory in mind, consider your answer to the following question posed by Dr. Burkholder in last week’s reading: “What do I have to believe about the world and about human beings in order for me to accept or use this theory?”
Finally, describe the extent to which the epistemological and ontological assumptions of your chosen theory align with the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview.
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