See Attached
Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
· Compare and contrast research methodologies used in social sciences
Scenario
Choose a role from
anthropology,
human services,
criminal justice, or
political science. You have been working in this role in Washington, DC, at the Department of Justice (DOJ). You have recently decided to apply for another position within the DOJ, and you have been asked by the interview committee, which is comprised of potential peers and management, to explain methodologies used in research related to a topic in your field. You will demonstrate your critical thinking about research through an analysis of multiple methodologies within the same topic. This will be presented in a formal interview presentation.
Directions
Interview Presentation
You are analyzing research studies related to your field by discussing different types of research, their benefits and drawbacks, and why each method would be used. After choosing some of these sources earlier in the course, and after receiving professor feedback, complete the following:
1. Identify six research studies related to your chosen topic. Include two studies for each kind of
methodology: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Include the following:
· An example of each methodology in six separate studies
· An explanation of how each research study fits the definition for the type of methodology
· An explanation of how each research study directly relates to your intended topic
2. Explain the
benefits of using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
· An explanation of how each methodology supports the research topic
· An explanation of the potential results that each methodology might produce
3. Explain the
drawbacks (potential downfalls or limitations) of using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
· An explanation of the identified drawbacks or limitations to the methodology
· An explanation of where these drawbacks or limitations might be seen in each methodology
4. Explain each researcher’s
rationale for choosing their particular methodology to answer the research question. Include the following:
· An explanation of the benefits of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
· An explanation of the drawbacks of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
· An explanation of why the researchers might think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Interview Presentation
This interview presentation, on a research topic of your choosing related to your field, should include the information given in the directions in order to meet rubric requirements. Your project should be created using Microsoft PowerPoint and it must include visual representation in addition to talking points. Make sure to utilize the speaker notes function in the presentation if you do not include a video or voiceover.
Supporting Materials
The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project:
Reading:
Record a Slide Show With Narration and Slide Timings
This site details how to record a slideshow with voiceover, as well as how to integrate slide timings.
Reading:
How Can I Make an Effective PowerPoint Presentation?
This site gives helpful tips on creating a professional presentation.
Reading:
Slide Layout
This site gives tips for making sure your presentation slides are readable, which is an important aspect of creating a professional presentation.
Reading:
Fifteen Strategies for Giving Oral Presentations
This site gives specific tips on how to perform public speaking well.
The following rubric will be used to assess Project One. Familiarize yourself with this rubric as you work on the project and return to this rubric before you submit Project One to make sure you’ve included everything you need to be successful.
