Qualitative Dissertation Evaluation Paper Assignment

# Qualitative Dissertation Evaluation Paper Assignment Jethro Jones ## Assignment Directions [[EDREM 7781]] [Canvas Link](https://umsystem.instructure.com/courses/269079/assignments/2627376) [Group Paper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zaGE1Mhg2MjuQcUhIcPMSE9ZqwQ72HXEkO3PcW3s5ks/edit) The paper should be 5-7 pages (APA format) as a group assignment. You can choose to submit as an individual. References and citations are not required but are welcomed. Focus on selecting the Qualitative study that you will evaluate and design your evaluation criteria. The paper is due by October 7 at 11:59 pm. Use this opportunity to reflect and build a sense of how you will evaluate the quality of the dissertation or papers that you will ultimately write. Submission will be online. **Qualitative Dissertation Evaluation Paper** | | | |---|---| |**Criteria**|**Pts**| |Describes the research design of the dissertation Research design described in enough detail as to be able to follow the author's evaluation, but not too many details that bog the reader down. Includes the major topics of method, participants, data sources, data collection, and analysis.|15 pts| |Evaluation quality Critical thinking on the possible strengths and weaknesses of the research method. Evaluation on whether the dissertation meets the criteria for rigorous qualitative methods, and if not why you suggest different choices. Evidence provided for each claim made. Evaluates the structure of the writing.|30 pts| |APA References to experts, theories, and research using appropriate APA.|15 pts| Review the following PowerPoint as part of your process: [Big Tent Criteria For Excellent Qualitative Research.pptx](https://umsystem.instructure.com/courses/269079/files/28067421?wrap=1 "Big Tent Criteria For Excellent Qualitative Research.pptx") ## Assignment