Assignment 2: Data Collection and the Topic of Your Interest

Data collection procedures must walk the reader through the process of collecting research data, starting with permission information and concluding with procedures to maintain confidentiality of information and participants. This is a standard section of chapter 3 in dissertation research studies.

In this assignment, you will gain an understanding of how to implement data collection procedures for a dissertation.

Tasks:

In about 600 words, prepare a report, including the following:

• A detailed description of data collection procedures you intend to implement for the chosen topic of your interest and qualitative methodology (case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, or narrative approaches).
• A rationale related to ethical issues that have been covered in this module (for example, confidentiality, anonymity, and respect for persons).
• An informed consent document related to the topic of your interest and methodology will accompany the data collection procedures and will be referenced as Appendix A.