Discussion1: Conceptualizing a Qualitative Research Question

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Consider the research topic you are developing for your Major Assignment 1.
• Review Chapter 3 of the Ravitch and Carl text and use Table 3.1, page 69 to help you create a rationale using the questions as your guide.
• Review Chapter 3 of the Ravitch and Carl text and specifically use pages 70–76 to create a positionality memo to reflect on your relationship to the topic.
• Review the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question media program as a guideline to help you create a research question.

By Day 3

Transform your notes from your preparation work into four paragraphs and briefly explain in your post the following:

1. The research purpose of your inquiry
2. The rationale
3. Issues of positionality
4. The research question

Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.