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 Due August 15 at 11:59 PM

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Assignment 1: Research Access

This module taught you how to negotiate access to participants and get permission to conduct an applied research study at specific locations. Researchers should secure permission to conduct their applied research studies and understand the conditions associated with approval.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 300 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:

· Review the six-step checklist on negotiating access.

Click  here  to view the six-step checklist.

· Answer each of the questions based on the location of your applied research project.

· Describe the obstacles and/or resources that will impact your ability to conduct your applied research study in your desired location.

· Use at least two scholarly citations and cite the sources in the body of your work using APA standards.

· Prepare a reference list.

Support your rationale and analysis by using at least two resources from professional literature in your response. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).

Submission Details:

· By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area.

· Through the end of the module, respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Your responses should be substantive, meaning they should encourage further dialogue and discussion and encourage your classmates to think about other aspects of the topic. Compare and/or contrast your response to your classmates' responses or ask a relevant, meaningful question to improve your understanding.

Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions	16
Quality of responses to classmates	12
Frequency of responses to classmates	4
Reference to supporting readings and other materials	4
Language and grammar	4
Total:	40

· M7 Assignment 2 RA 2 Submission

Assignment

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 Due August 19 at 11:59 PM

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Assignment 2: RA 2: Final Project

The purpose of this assignment is to create a prospectus of your applied research study. A prospectus outlines your proposed research plan. You will revise the assignments you completed throughout this course to develop a clear and concise prospectus.

Your prospectus must include the following components:

· Identification of the problem background and situating the context

· Description of the purpose of the study

· Research questions, hypotheses, and/or problem statements

· Selection of appropriate literature (review of literature or information sources) to scope and support prospectus

· Choice of methodology for applied research (specific quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods paradigm) and justification for such choice

· Study design and implementation—identification of participants and their roles in the design and implementation of the study

· Tools needed for data gathering (e.g., instruments) and data analysis

· Reporting and dissemination

Your final product will be a 10- to 15-page Microsoft Word document (excluding the title and reference pages) utilizing at least ten scholarly sources. Your paper should be formatted following current APA standards; should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; should demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and should display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submission Details:

· By the due date assigned, save your document as M7_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit the document to the Submissions Area.

 

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