Qualitative Methodology Critique

Order Description

Instructions:

1. Identify a qualitative research paper from a high quality journal. The paper must be an empirical paper – one that generates primary or fresh data through qualitative research practice – and must make use of qualitative methods (not quantitative methods). This excludes research based on already published data sets, conceptual or theoretical papers and papers that have used quantitative methods and analysis – and that includes surveys.

2. You are to examine and critically evaluate the paper and prepare a critique of it that gives special emphasis to the methodology used for the studies. Do not critique the whole paper only insofar as it bears on methodology and research design.

3. Before you critique the paper, it is suggested that you consider what quality criteria are relevant and that you will employ to conduct the analysis and critique. You should include a short section that outlines that consideration and establishes the criteria. The authors of the article may, of course, address quality criteria themselves.

In considering critique you should address the following:

1. Outline the Research Design and Methods used and whether that is clearly specified in the paper
2. Some overall comments on the appropriateness and strength of the methods used.

3. Whether the Qualitative methods are properly explained
4. The advantages and disadvantages of the methods

5. Critique of a Qualitative Research Paper
 Credibility Critique
 Transferability Critiques
 Dependability Critique
 Reflexivity Critique
 Theoretical and Procedural Rigour and Ethical Considerations Critique
 Impact and Importance Critique

6. Limitations of the Method and whether the authors discuss the limits and significance of the work

7. Extent to which the research meets the quality criteria for effective research practice
Marking criteria for Methodology Critique

Establishment of criteria to critique the article

Identifies the features/criteria for excellence generally expected in an article of the chosen design

Provides a succinct discussion about why those features are important

Evaluation of article

Outlines the design (methodology) and method of the paper in a clear and concise manner

Discusses whether the article demonstrates the features/criteria for excellence as established above

Evaluates the quality of the features that are present

Assessment of author’s discussion of limitations arising from the method, and their implications

General comments on the appropriateness and strength of the method

Demonstrates critical thinking (evaluates, synthesises and articulates a response to the ideas)

Academic Writing Requirements

The writing is clear, concise with correct spelling and grammar.

Each paragraph introduces and develops a specific point.

Referencing APA Style (at least 10 referencing)

Sources used are adequately and accurately referenced throughout the paper.

The reference list is presented consistently and accurately.

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