Examining Research-Based Solutions

Running head: EXAMINING RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS 1

EXAMINING RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS 2

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Examining Research-Based Solutions

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Examining Research-Based Solutions

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Describe a Problem in Your Field of Professional Practice

[Choose a problem within your field of professional practice and describe it in a concise and meaningful manner. Before selecting your topic, be sure to review the next section so that you are certain you can find the required research reports. A limited list of potential problems you could select from could include: a lack of parental involvement in a school program, teachers lacking adequate professional development to deal with inclusion classrooms, how to build a vigorous and supportive community among online learners, the achievement gap between a particular minority group and nonminority students, the high burnout rate of teachers, the challenges of effective classroom management, and so on. There is nearly an unlimited list to choose from; however, no child left behind and high-stakes testing are two topics that are too broad and complicated for the purposes of this assignment. It would be best to avoid them.

When describing the problem, explain why it is a detriment to professional practice.]

Analyzing Two Research Reports

[Use the Capella Library and locate two research reports associated with the problem described in the previous section. These should be research reports, not editorials or other forms of articles that are taken from peer-reviewed journals. Develop the following sections of your assignment.]

Analysis of Article One

[Your analysis of the article should cover the following points:

· A brief summary of the article.

· A description of how the researchers researched the issue.

· How many participants were involved in the research project?

· How the researchers gathered their data.

· The findings of the research project.

· The strengths and limitations of the research project.]

Analysis of Article Two

[Follow the same guidance as offered in the section above.]

Examining Transferability of Research Findings to Your Professional Practice

[In this context, transferability refers to the extent to which the findings of a research project that has been conducted in a particular context can be reasonably applied in order to give insight and suggest solutions in a different context. Discuss the extent to which the research findings of the two articles you analyzed offer insight into and solutions for the problem in professional practice you described at the beginning of this assignment. Be sure to address the following issues:

· Assess similarities and differences between the participants described in the research reports and the participants in your place of professional practice.

· Assess and differences between the research sites and your place of professional practice.

· Assess whether or not the participants and researchers have the knowledge, experience, or expertise necessary to inform your professional practice.

· Discuss whether or not the research findings offer insight into developing meaningful and creative solutions to the problem in your professional practice.]

Conclusion

[Briefly describe the key principles to apply when you are using research results to improve your professional practice. Be sure to complete the reference section on the next page.]

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