The Role of Theoretical Lens

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Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2016). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 2, “Using Conceptual Frameworks in Research” (pp. 33–63)
• Chapter 3, “Critical Qualitative Research Design” (pp. 65–110) (focus on pp. 85–89)

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 1, “Listening, Hearing, and Sharing” (pp. 1–11)
• Chapter 2, “Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews” (pp. 13–24)

Walden University Writing Center. (2015). Common course assignments: Annotated bibliographies. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/annotatedbibliographies
Use this website to help you as you create your Annotated Bibliography for your Major Assignment 1.

Walden University. (n.d.). How do I write an annotated bibliography? Retrieved from http://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72682
Use this website to help you as you create your Annotated Bibliography for your Major Assignment 1.

Walden University Writing Center. (2012, October 30). Weathering the storm…of problem statements [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/weathering-storm-of-problem-statements.html
Use this website to help you as you write your problem statement for your Major Assignment 1.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Course guide and assignment help for RSCH 8310. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/rsch8310

Document: Video Field Notes Guide (Word document)
Use this guide to help you as you take notes for your Scholar of Change video.

Document: Major Assignment 1: Developing a Research Topic for a Qualitative Study Overview and Guidelines (PDF)
Use this document to guide you as you develop Part 1 for this Major Assignment.

Theoretical Lens

Conroy, N. E. (2013). Rethinking adolescent peer sexual harassment: Contributions of feminist theory. Journal of School Violence, 12(4), 340–356.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Cleaver, D., & Ballantyne, J. (2014). Teachers’ views of constructivist theory: A qualitative study illuminating relationships between epistemological understanding and music teaching practice. International Journal of Music Education, 32(2), 228-241.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Stahl, B., Doherty, N., Shaw, M., & Janicke, H. (2014). Critical theory as an approach to the ethics of information security. Science & Engineering Ethics, 20(3), 675–699.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoreticalframework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your “house.” Administrative Issues Journal: Connecting Education, Practice, and Research, 4(2), 12–26.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2016). Theoretical lens and frameworks for qualitative researchers [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.
In this media program, Dr. Annie Pezalla, Associate Director, Center for Research Quality, Walden University, discusses the theoretical lens in qualitative research as well as the frameworks necessary for a qualitative approach.

Scholar of Change Video #2

Kundert, J. (2012). Battling drug addiction in the heartland [Video file].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
In this media program, Jackie Kundert describes how Walden gave her the confidence to use her own family trauma to help and inspire others in her community. As you observe, take notes using the Video Field Notes Guide.

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Role of The Theoretical Lens in Qualitative Research

To begin with, a proper definition of the theoretical lens can be given as the process and position that a researcher can take to identify the route through which he or she may use to get a maximum outcome from his research study. This is merely the guideline to use when determining the approach or framework to use in the research study in question. The role of the theoretical lens in the conducting of qualitative research is very huge in such a way that it cannot be overlooked without being considered…

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