case 3 - 605

A research article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal should

have a clear problem statement and include a conceptual or

theoretical framework. Write a 3 page paper that addresses the

following:

● How and why the problem statement and conceptual or theoretical framework are important in applied research (use Module 3 course readings and homepage to guide your discussion).

● Next select ONE article from the list below.

○ Locate and summarize the problem statement.

○ Locate and summarize the conceptual or theoretical framework.

■ If a conceptual or theoretical framework is not presented, discuss why you feel the author did not include one.

● Evaluate the problem statement and purpose statement using the following questions as a guide:

○ Is the purpose statement clear and concise? Is it directly linked to the problem statement?

○ Does the purpose statement include relationships among variables (quantitative) or a central phenomenon (qualitative)?

○ Does the purpose statement identify the participants and site?

○ Does the purpose statement mention a theory?

● Evaluate the conceptual or theoretical framework using the following questions as a guide:

○ Does the literature review establish the basis for the conceptual or theoretical framework?

○ Is the conceptual or theoretical framework easy to follow and logical?

○ Does the conceptual or theoretical framework contribute to the study in a meaningful way?

● Provide a brief conclusion that discusses your understanding of the problem statement and conceptual/theoretical framework in relation to a proposed doctoral study topic under consideration.

Select ONE article for this assignment:

Reeves, T., & Stich, A. (2011). Tackling Suboptimal Bachelor's

Degree Completion Rates through Training in Self-Regulated

Learning (SRL). Innovative Higher Education, 36(1), 3-17.

D'Agostino, M. (2010). Measuring Social Capital as an Outcome

of Service Learning. Innovative Higher Education, 35(5),

313-328.

Jin Soo, C., & Neuman, D. (2007). High school students'

Information seeking and use for class projects. Journal Of The

American Society For Information Science & Technology,

58(10), 1503-1517

Swanson, E., Solis, M., Ciullo, S., & McKenna, J. W. (2012).

Special education teacher's perceptions and instructional

practices in response to intervention implementation. Learning

Disability Quarterly, 35 (2), 115-126.

Rodgers, M., Grays, M., Fulcher, K., & Jurich, D. (2013).

Improving Academic Program Assessment: A Mixed Methods

Study. Innovative Higher Education, 38(5), 383-395.