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Qualitative Research Paper Instructions

To successfully complete the qualitative research paper, follow this step-by-step process.

Topic: Negative impacts of “The No Child Left Behind Act”.

1. Choose a topic in which there is debate or a problem (the discussion forum will help with this).

2. Find 5-7 sources that explore the debate or problem from a variety of different perspectives (you’ll complete the annotated bibliography to show your work here).

3. Use the mapping worksheet to identify a gap in the conversation. What is NOT being said?

4. Formulate a research question that

· addresses the gap in the conversation

· is open ended

· is about what people think, feel, or do.

5. Find someone to interview, whose experience or expertise will help you answer that question.

6. Write a qualitative research paper that explains how your interview helped you answer your research question.

 

Assignment Requirements

· 5-7 credible, scholarly secondary sources

· 1 interview

· Organize using the qualitative research paper framework

· 1500-2000 words in length

· APA format