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Using what you have learned about your topic from your literature sear

Using what you have learned about your topic from your literature search, you are working towards formulating a research purpose and question. Note that in the Learning Resources for this week, the language of qualitative research is incorporated into how the research purpose and question is formulated. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts. Quantitative (Don’ts) Predict Examine differences, effects, or impact Correlate Analyze Variables Indicators Measures Hypotheses Qualitative (Do’s) Explore Understand Describe Experience Meaning Essence Narrative Broad, open-ended questions For example, in the ongoing scenario for each of the weeks of this course, the qualitative research question is formulated based on: DO: The purpose of this study is to understand the narratives of childcare and support in families in impoverished communities. DO: What is the meaning of a “well-behaved child” to early childhood caregivers in impoverished neighborhoods? While as in this example, the research question is formulated based on quantitative information DON’T: The purpose of this study is to examine the demographic and family factors that predict the use of childcare services in impoverished communities. DON’T: What are the differences in early childhood social skill acquisition between children that do receive childcare services and those that do not? For this Discussion, you will examine qualitative research as it relates to qualitative design considerations. To prepare for this Discussion: Review the Learning Resources and the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question video and consider the basic guidelines for qualitative research design. Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help found in this week’s Learning Resources and search for a qualitative research article. (Note: This article should be the research article you are using for your Major Assignment 1.) Review the qualitative research article you found and identify each of the components of the research design and consider what is present and what is missing. Identify what the authors did to document positionality, reflexivity, and bias.

ASSIGNMENT: Transform your notes from your preparation work into three paragraphs and post the following: A brief statement of the purpose and primary research question the article addresses An assessment of how thoroughly the research design was presented, including what was missing An assessment of the extent of the researcher’s presentation of positionality, reflexivity, and bias POLICE BRUTALITY IS THE TOPIC

Paper For Above instruction

Police brutality has emerged as a critical social justice issue, especially amid recent global protests and widespread awareness campaigns highlighting excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies. The qualitative research article chosen for this assignment investigates the lived experiences and perceptions of victims, community members, and law enforcement officials regarding police brutality in urban neighborhoods. The primary purpose of the study is to explore the subjective meanings, emotional impacts, and societal implications of police violence from the perspectives of those directly affected or involved. The research question centers on understanding how victims and community members interpret and make sense of encounters with law enforcement that they perceive as excessive or unjustified, such as: "How do victims and community members perceive and experience police brutality in urban settings?" This purpose aligns with qualitative approaches that seek to understand individual narratives and the broader social context surrounding police violence.

The research design was presented with considerable detail regarding data collection methods, including in-depth interviews and focus groups, participant selection criteria, and data analysis procedures such as thematic coding and narrative analysis. However, some aspects, such as specific criteria for ensuring participant diversity or criteria for establishing data saturation, were less clearly articulated. The study also lacked explicit mention of ethical considerations related to confidentiality and informed consent, which are essential in sensitive topics like police brutality. Overall, the design was comprehensive in outlining the methodological framework but could benefit from a clearer explanation of how validity and reliability were maintained and how participant biases were minimized through procedural safeguards.

In terms of positionality, reflexivity, and bias, the authors provided limited reflection on their own backgrounds and potential influence on the research process. There was minimal discussion on how their identities, prior beliefs, or experiences with law enforcement might have affected data collection or interpretation. While they acknowledged the importance of researcher reflexivity, specific strategies to address potential biases, such as bracketing or peer debriefing, were not elaborated. Given the sensitive nature of police brutality, a more transparent and detailed discussion of researcher positionality would have strengthened the credibility and ethical rigor of the study, ensuring that multiple perspectives were acknowledged and that findings accurately represented participants’ voices.

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