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Research Rescue Lab: A Holistic View of the Research Paper
Dr. Kelley WoodSchool of Professional StudiesTrinity Washington University
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Dr. Kelley D. Wood Trinity Washington University SPS
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A Holistic View of the Research Paper
Topic of Inquiry
Literature Survey
Research Questions Abstract Introductio
nLiterature
ReviewResearch Methods
Results / Findings Discussion
Dr. Kelley D. Wood Trinity Washington University SPS
3+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Topic of Inquiry
Interest in a topic related to your career field This is the overarching question that motivates your
research Does transformational leadership in the federal
government agencies provide opportunities for advancement?
Does social media use promote and facilitate better relationships?
Do the economic conditions in failed states yield more radicals interested in terrorism?
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4+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Topic of Inquiry
Discuss this topic of inquiry with your advisor, program chair, and instructors!
Watch and listen for clues that might help you focus your topic
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5+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Literature Survey
Ground your self in the scholarly fields related to this inquiry
The more you read and the more diverse your readings, you will be better informed
You are mastering the topic of your inquiry Begin developing an annotated bibliography of the material
you are collecting Organize it into logical groupings – categories!
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6+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Research Question(s) Now that you are mastering the topic of your inquiry,
you know what to investigate more specifically You are narrowing your topic of inquiry
Moving from broad issues that cannot be resolved within the constraints of your semester
To narrow, focused issues that you can resolve within the constraint of your semester
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7+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Research Question(s) This can be difficult, especially if you have not spent
enough time mastering your topic of inquiry There is a direct relationship between the time spent in
gaining mastery and the relative ease of completing this project
I recommend following along with the exercises in: Booth, Colomb, & Williams (2009). The Craft of Research.
Chicago, Illinois: Chicago University Press Several are on reserve and in the stacks of the library on
campus!
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8+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Abstract This is a concise statement of the roadmap to, or blueprint of,
your research paper This is not intended to be persuasive, rather it is intended to
be informative Thus, it should contain specific information regarding your
research In APA style we have 150 words in which to accomplish this
task You must be economical, concise, and coherent Continue to polish this as you revise drafts of your paper
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1 sentence regarding the general context of your research topic of inquiry
1 sentence of specific context 1 sentence stating the research problem 1 sentence stating the method of inquiry 1 sentence stating the method of analysis 1 sentence describing the results or findings 1 sentence describing the conclusions
All in 150 words!
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10+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Abstract – Playing it forward
The preamble – background sections of the Introduction and the Literature Review 1 sentence regarding the general context of your research topic
of inquiry 1 sentence of specific context
Statement of the problem in the Introduction and a section of the background you the Literature Review 1 sentence stating the research problem
The Introduction’s research methods section and a guide to the Literature Review’s section on other research and methods and the Research Methods chapter 1 sentence stating the method of inquiry 1 sentence describing the results or findings
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11+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Abstract – Playing it forward
The preamble – background sections of the Introduction and the Literature Review
Statement of the problem in the Introduction and a section of the background you the Literature Review
The Introduction’s research methods section and a guide to the Literature Review’s section on other research and methods and the Research Methods chapter
You can see this outlines much of your proposal!
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The Results or Findings Chapter 1 sentence stating the method of analysis 1 sentence describing the results or findings
The Discussion Chapter 1 sentence describing the conclusions
These two sentences can be held until you have completed the related chapters
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13+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Introduction This is the roadmap to, or the blueprint of, the first
three chapters - the proposal The purpose of this chapter is to inform your readers by
outlining the proposal
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14+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Introduction Begin each chapter with a preamble or preface
This is especially important in the introduction, which provides the background and the build up to the statement of the problem
In all other chapters the preamble informs the reader of what lies ahead in the chapter
End each chapter with a summary Remind the readers of the highlights of this chapter before
they move on to the next.
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15+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Introduction Chapter sections
Preamble – informed by the abstract Statement of the Problem – informed by the abstract Purpose of the Study – informed by the abstract Significance of the Study – informed by the abstract Theoretical Perspective Research Questions Ethical Considerations Definition of Key Terms Delimitations Limitations Summary
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16+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Literature Review
This chapter build the argument, through logic, that is the basis of the study The result of this is the Theoretical Framework or Theoretical
Construct You will use several forms of essay to accomplish this
Compare and contrast, informational, descriptive, argumentative, etcetera
Theoretical Framework or Theoretical Construct This outlines the theory of inquiry Thus, it informs the data collection instrument Mention each dependent and independent variable Or factor
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17+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Literature Review
Sections of the chapter Preamble – informed by the abstract
A brief argument, moving from general to specific, that prepares the reader for engaging in the topic areas you have determined must be covered to support the Theoretical Framework or Theoretical Construct
Sections and subsections as necessary to the argument Case studies should include the subject of the case
Review of other research methods Used in investigating similar topics
Theoretical Framework or Theoretical Construct Describe and define the elements as they will be used in your study Including a figure or model as a visual representation
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Theory
Variable or
Factor
Concept
Concept
Concept
Variable or
Factor Concept
Concept
Concept
Becomes the…
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Data
Collection
Instrument
FactorQuestio
n
Question
Question
Factor
Question
Question
Question
Becomes the…
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Theory
Variable or
Factor
Concept
Concept
Concept
Variable or
Factor Concept
Concept
Concept
Data
Collection
Instrument
FactorQuestio
n
Question
Question
Factor
Question
Question
Question
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Determine the strategy for collecting data Develop the Data Collection Instrument
Should be derived from the Theoretical Framework o Theoretical Construct
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22+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Research Methods
Preamble – informed by the abstract and introduction Research Design – informed by the abstract and introduction Setting Population/ Data Source
Your potential participants Research Strategy/ Measurements Data Collection Instrument Protocol
Interview, Questionnaire, Survey, Observation, Secondary data, content or document analysis - How data
sources will be selected Data Analysis Strategy Summary
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23+A Holistic View of the Research Paper The Proposal
Written in future tense as you propose to accomplish this research
Sections of the Proposal Title Page Abstract Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Research Methods
Now you can write your IRB Application!
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24+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Results (Quantitative)
Data should reflect the Theoretical Framework
Or Findings (Qualitative)
Data should reflect the Theoretical Construct
The purpose of this chapter is simply to report on the data you have collected
You will use the scholarly skills of analysis Define, describe, compare, contrast, differentiate, illustrate,
outline, relate, separate, and deconstruct
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25+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Results or Findings Sections of the Chapter
Preamble Data Analysis Strategy - informed by the research methods Discussion of the Sample
Your actual participants Data Coding
Quantitative Presentation and discussion of your tables and results
Qualitative Discussion of the three stage coding process and examples of your findings
Theoretical Framework or Theoretical Construct Relate some of your results or findings to each variable or factor Reliable, Replicable, Valid
Summary
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26+A Holistic View of the Research Paper Discussion
Should address the research questions This is the main event You will use the scholarly skills of Synthesis and Evaluation
Synthesis - categorizes, combines, compiles, composes, creates, devises, designs, explains, organizes, plans, rearranges, reconstructs, relates, reorganizes
Evaluation - appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts, criticizes, critiques, defends, describes, discriminates, evaluates, explains, interprets, justifies, relates, summarizes, supports
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Sections of the Chapter Preamble Research Questions - from the introduction and the results or findings
Discussion of the results or findings in addressing the research questions
Conclusions What can be inferred from the data analysis completed in the
previous chapter? Evidence based – data analysis is your evidence
Recommendations, implications - informed by the delimitations and limitations
Summary In this summary you will summarize the whole research project