“…there is a link between understanding the purpose of one’s research and selecting the appropriate methods to investigate the questions that are derived from that purpose.”
—Newman, Ridenour, Newman, & DeMarco, Jr. (p. 169)
This week, you will continue to analyze the interconnected elements of a research study, now turning to the introduction and purpose statement.
To prepare for this Discussion:
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned article’s introduction and purpose statement. Be sure to include which one (or more, if applicable) of the nine purposes for research from “A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods” your assigned article represents. Then, in a final paragraph, ask any questions you may have about introductions and purpose statements.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the reading(s) and/or media segment(s) and use APA format.
Alexander, J. & Nank, R. (2009). Public–Nonprofit partnership:
Realizing the new public service. Administration & Society (41)3, 364–386.
Available from the Walden Library databases. For direct access, see your Walden Library Course Guide link in the syllabus under Other Required Materials.