Framing Research Questions Clarifying Theoretical Orientation and Design

Framing Research Questions; Clarifying Theoretical Orientation and Design Rosa M. Banda, Ph. D. Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership G. R. O. W. Dissertation/Boot Camp-Session #1 (9. 22. 18)

Presentation Overview Activity #1: Making Sense of Your World Philosophical Assumptions Activity #2: What Does This Have to Do With Research? Philosophical Assumptions that Undergird Methodology The Connection to Research Design Activity #3: Your Philosophical Assumptions, Alignment, & Methodology • Practical Tips to Align Research Questions, Clarifying Theoretical Orientation and Design • Questions About Challenges ___________________________ • • •

Activity 1: Making Sense of Your World • Guided Instructions: Reflect on the statement below. Choose your stance to determine if you Agree, Disagree, or are Neutral about the statement. • I believe that the way of knowing the world is comprised of truths as opposed to Truth.

Philosophical Assumptions Ontology Epistemology Axiology

Activity #2: What Does This Have to Do With Research? • https: //answergarden. ch/772234

Philosophical Assumptions that Undergird Methodology

The Connection to Research Design

Activity #3: Your Philosophical Assumptions, Alignment, & Methodology • Complete the Heuristic chart as it pertains to your primary research interest. • Debrief with a peer.

Practical Tips to Align Research Questions, Clarifying Theoretical Orientation and Design • Examine at length your own philosophical assumptions • Saturate the literature on your topic • Critically examine empirical research studies • Critically examine if research questions, theoretical orientation, and proposed design align with your philosophical assumptions • Know it is a LONG process • Research Questions, Theoretical Orientation and Design are continuously reframed

Questions About Challenges rosie. banda@tamucc. edu