Writing the meta-analysis methodology section will add 2 pages (600 words), double spaced, not including the title page and reference page

Unit 2 Assignment

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Applied Research Project — Meta-Analysis Methodology View an introduction and summary of this Assignment. You have finished the first part of your applied research project. The next step in your Project is to demonstrate

the qualitative research methodology that is appropriate to investigate the problem. Imagine yourself as a

researcher who will apply a qualitative meta-analysis methodology. This methodology will allow you, as the

researcher, to gather and analyze relevant and credible data from the existing body of peer-reviewed literature.

The knowledge gained from existing studies will support your own investigation of the problem. Existing

knowledge is vast, and it is likely that your investigative approach may be different from other researchers.

Different approaches are okay, but thinking critically with depth and breadth of thought is paramount to

showing the reader that you are advancing greater understanding. Remember, this component of your applied

research project is the demonstration of your ability to understand and apply a methodological research

approach. This is a management best practice that allows you to address organizational problems and

implement solutions for effective change. This section of your Project involves the systematic process that will

guide you to exploration and discovery through the greater body of management literature. Please follow the

guidelines located in the grading rubric. It is important to remember that this is a growing document, and that

other research components will be added in each unit going forward.

The construction and development of your applied research project in GM599 is ongoing. It began in Unit 1

and will continue to expand and improve through Unit 6. Moving forward in each unit, you will be adding new

sub-heading sections to expand the research process. At the same time, you will be responding to comments

and critiques from your professor in order to make improvements to past sections.

Step 1: Prepare by studying the Reading assigned to this unit. Practice specific research concepts by

engaging in unit discussions.

Step 2: Design your applied research project in the following manner. Title Page: Develop a unique title for the paper that captures the essence of the problem that is under investigation. Sub-Heading Sections

 Introduction

 Statement of the Problem

 Intended Audience

 Value to the Audience

 Meta-Analysis Methodology

 Summary Reference Page Reference Page Use the Library and ABI/INFORM Collection. As you take next steps in constructing your applied research project, please use this Library service to assist and support your capstone research project. The ABI/INFORM Collection is a useful library tool. View this

Unit 2 Assignment

video on the ABI/INFORM Collection. Here is the script. Directions for Submitting Your Assignment Before you submit this Unit 2 Assignment, save your work on your computer and on an external drive. Make sure your Project is in the proper format (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Submit the meta-analysis methodology component to the Unit 2 Assignment Dropbox.

GM599: Applied Research Project — Meta-Analysis Methodology

Item criteria Areas to be evaluated

Points Possible

Points Earned

Title Page Created a unique title for the paper that captures the essence of the organizational problem.

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Introduction

 Described the objective or purpose in writing your applied research project.

 Informed the reader on the logical flow of your paper.

 Set the stage in how this applied research project will advance understanding of the investigation of a real-world organizational problem.

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Statement of the Problem

 Stated the nature of the problem clearly and succinctly.

 Generalized the problem that is common in a wide range of organizational settings. Assessed the distinction between symptoms/issues and what is truly the underlying problem.

 Convinced the reader of your paper on the development of a formal and comprehensive plan to advance the applied research project.

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Intended audience

 Identified and described what person or group would be interested, receptive, and motivated in reading the applied research project.

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Value to the Audience

 Informed the reader how the applied research project will advance greater understanding of the organizational problem. Identified and described key lessons the reader of this paper can take away.

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Meta-Analysis Methodology

 Described the value of using a meta-analysis research approach.

 Identified features and benefits of meta-analysis.

 Described specific elements that a qualitative approach can achieve (insights from “Applied Organizational Research: Arguments for a Holistic Ontological Approach” article, pp. 1–15).

 Assessed how a systematic methodology procedure defines a scope of the project to achieve desired outcomes.

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Unit 2 Assignment

 Summarized key points.

 Connected back to the nature of the problem and convinced the reader that the investigation of the problem is moving forward.

 Described how an iterative approach advances project improvements.

 Identified the components coming up in the next steps in the research process.

Reference Page

 Cite relevant course reading sources.

 Cite at least two other peer-reviewed journal articles outside your course materials that support the investigation of the problem.

 Include citation and reference page per APA 6th edition.

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Paper Length: Writing the meta-analysis methodology section will add 2 pages (600 words), double spaced, not including the title page and reference page.

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Writing Style: Appearance, spelling, grammar, originality, organization, clarity, and APA 6th edition format and style.

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LATE Paper Deduction -X

Total Points 100