Please complete all parts

Choose a research topic yourself

Part 1

Find four (4) peer-reviewed quantitative articles related to your topic. Read each article.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize each article [approximately one to two (1-2) paragraphs per article] and identify the:
2. Purpose of the research.
3. Problem statement.
4. Gaps in literature that studied the problem.
5. Research question and/or hypotheses.
6. Theory or conceptual framework.
7. Findings of the research.
8. Describe one to two (1-2) aspects of each article that are relevant to the research topic you have chosen.
9. Provide a preliminary reference page in APA format of the articles you summarized.
10. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed quantitative or qualitative articles related to your topic.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Conduct a literature review for a given research topic.

Part 2

For this assignment, you will create the second part of your research paper. The literature review should consist of a total of seven to ten (7-10) articles related to your research topic. These articles may include any articles you have previously found throughout this course. You should use the headings below for the sections of your paper.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Identify two to three (2-3) common themes in the literature.
2. Contrast the findings and results of the literature.
3. Identify gaps in the literature.
4. Summarize the literature as it relates to your topic.
5. Include seven to ten (7-10) peer-reviewed quantitative or qualitative articles related to your topic.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Conduct a literature review for a given research topic.

Part 3

If you have ever asked a question, wondered why something is as it is, or tried to understand an event, you have engaged in research. For this assignment, you will create the first part of your research paper. You should use the headings below for the sections of your paper.

You will craft the framework of your research using the articles you collected and summarized from Assignment 1 and / or other articles you found that relate to your research topic. Assignments 2, 3, and 4 will all build on each other to create one comprehensive research paper. Each time you submit an assignment, your instructor will provide feedback that you can use moving forward with the other parts of the research paper.

Write a seven to ten (7-10) page paper in which you:

1. Introduction Section – Describe the:
2. Introduction to your topic.
3. Purpose of your research.
4. Problem statement.
5. Literature Review – Summarize the literature you collected related to your topic. (This will mainly be from Assignment 2.)
6. Research Question – Identify the:
7. Gap(s) in the literature.
8. Research question or hypotheses of your topic.
9. Proposed theory for your research.
10. Include at least six (6) peer-reviewed articles related to your topic.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA formatInclude a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Determine the best research methodology for a given educational research topic.
• Conduct a literature review for a given research topic.
• Describe ethical considerations in the research process.
• Write an educational research proposal.
• Interpret educational research results.

Part 4

What do reporters, crime scene investigators, and sports broadcasters have in common? All of these occupations are focused on reporting the results from data or information. The final part of your research paper is about the data procedures, reporting, and interpretation of the results of your research topic.

For this assignment, you will create the last part of your research paper. Build on your paper from Assignments 2 and 3, and integrate feedback from your instructor. You should use the headings below for the sections of your paper.

Write a twelve to fifteen (12-15) page paper (this includes the work you already completed in Assignments 2 and 3) in which you:

These items you should have already completed in Assignments 2 and 3:

1. Describe the:
   1. Introduction to your topic.
   2. Purpose of your research.
   3. Problem statement.
2. Summarize the literature you collected related to your topic.
   1. Identify the:
   2. Gap(s) in the literature.
   3. Research question or hypotheses of your topic.
   4. Proposed theory for your research.
3. Identify two to three (2-3) common themes in the literature.
4. Contrast the findings and results of the literature.
5. Include seven to ten (7-10) peer-reviewed quantitative or qualitative articles related to your topic.

These items are new for Assignment 4:

1. Describe the participants in the study.
2. Methodology
   1. Describe the research instrument participants completed in the study.
   2. Explain the procedures that you conducted.
3. Perform the data analysis.
4. Interpret Results
   1. Summarize your findings.
   2. Interpret the results of the data analysis.
   3. Describe the limitations of your research.
5. Write a conclusion where you pose additional research questions that can be studied from your research.

Remember to address the feedback from your instructor for Assignments 2 and 3.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Determine the best research methodology for a given educational research topic.
• Conduct a literature review for a given research topic.
• Describe ethical considerations in the research process.
• Write an educational research proposal.
• Interpret educational research results.

Part 5

Introduction to Academic Research

Choose a topic that is highly debated in the education world such as the use of standardized tests, single-gender classrooms, technology in education, pay for performance of teachers, etc.

Find one article that supports a position and one article that is against that position. Post the links to each of those articles in the discussion board.

Which article do you think is more credible and why? Support your answer with the information you learned from the readings this week and the material in your articles.

Part 6

Here is a great article I thought you might find very interesting about the Marketing process of developing a new product. The article’s title is “Post-It-Notes were Invented by Accident.” Tell me what you think about this article after you read it

Part 7

Find one (1) qualitative and one (1) quantitative peer-reviewed article on your research topic. Post both article links to the discussion board and summarize each study’s goal, questions asked, data collection, methodology, and findings.

Part 8

Pretend that you are sitting in front of a panel of Human Resources professionals to answer the following questions which most interviewers typically ask.

For example,

a) Tell me a little bit about you: This is a trick question – do not provide personal information regarding age, marital status, number of children, etc. Only discuss your educational goals and professional work experience.

b) What are some of your strengths? (Make sure to list at least three strengths or qualities or talents or skills and be specific)

c) Tell ONE of your weaknesses. Provide ONLY one. For example, you can say “I am a perfectionist, however, I always complete my work in a timely manner.” OR “Although some people may describe me as introverted, I possess strong listening skills.” Never say anything negative about yourself. This question is simply intended to see if you are humble and teachable and a team player.

d) Where do you see yourself in five years from today? The prospective employer wants to know whether you are a strategic thinker, planner, and problem solver. For example, you can discuss your either your short-term goals (6 months) or long-term goals (1 to 5 years) such as educational goals and career advancement opportunities. You can also mention that you welcome the opportunity to join the company. You can also say that you see yourself growing professionally as a team members with this organization.

Part 9

Start your post off with your research topic and potential research question/problem.

Do a search for one quality article about your topic that would include in your literature review (must be different than the article you posted last week.)

Do a general search for an article about your topic that is nota quality article (try to keep the article within the past year).

Post both links to each article and the citation in APA format but do not note which article is which.

Part 10

I need a copy of your Study Schedule or what I call a “Success plan” to help you get organized by no later than Sunday at midnight to earn your first bonus points. You can either create a calendar and mark what day and what time are you going to sit down to your your homework. Break it down in intervals of 30 minutes to one hour per day. Remember, it takes 30 days to develop a good habit.

Part 11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ookKzbhdA

Do you know the difference between “At Will” Employment and “Right to Work” State? Watch this informative Youtube video and let me know what you think as it relates to your current place of employment in the State where you reside. Tell me what you think about this video

Part 12

Qualitative Research

Search for a qualitative research study in education from the past 6 months and post the link.

Identify the research design, purpose, and focus from the study. (See Table 6.1 in your text.)

Respond to at least one of your classmates.

Identify the data collection method used in the study.

What is at least one ethical consideration of the researchers for this study?

Part 13

Here is a great article entitled “How to Grow Great Talent: Balancing Passion with Compassion,” which was shared with me and I want to pass on to you. Please click on the link to open the article at

https://jackwelch.strayer.edu/winning/team-building-human-resources-leadership/

Part 14

Quantitative Research Methods

Search for a quantitative research study in education from the past six months.

Identify the research problem, research question and/or hypothesis, and what type of research design the study used (nonexperimental research vs descriptive and type).