Book Kimberly Kirner and Jan Mills (2020). Introduction to Ethnographic Research. Sage Publications. 9781544334011

Week 1’s Required Reading: Chapters 1 & 2

Posting 1 (500 words)

The first post is a direct response to the topic for the week, written in the Learner’s own words to represent a broad integration of relevant knowledge and understanding of assignment topic. The post must include at least two scholarly sources in response that are not part of the required or recommended reading for the course.

All posts must be written in graduate level English, and include all in-text citations and references, according to 7th edition APA formatting

It is recommended that you write your post in Word to track your word count and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum space in the course syllabus.

The purpose of Week One’s Class Participation Activity is to introduce yourself to your faculty mentor and to your classmates. Your introduction should contain the following information:

Activity Outcomes

1. A general statement of your present knowledge and experience with this subject.

2 Present the objectives that you personally wish to accomplish in this course

Week two

Posting 2 (500 words)

Discuss your approach to Ethnographic Studies and your thought on your Ethnography Project. You may wish to discuss where you are doing your research and the scope of your project.

Activity Outcomes

1. Explain how to select best qualitative research method for situation analysis.

Week 3

Posting 3(500 words)

Discuss the scenario you will be studying. What challenges do you foresee and how will you overcome them?

Activity Outcomes 1. Construct best theory concepts for hypothetical testing and findings.

Week 4

Posting 4 (500 words)

Discuss the interviews you conducted this week. What challenges did you encounter? What advice would you give your classmates as they conduct their interviews?

Activity Outcomes 1. Practice ethical behavior in regard to research, data collection, and data presentation. 2. Examine various cultural variables and focused observation methods for inclusions in ethnographic projects.

Week 5

Posting 5(500 words)

Discuss the progress you are making in your Ethnography project, your readings, activities that are crucial to your research, anything you think may be helpful to your fellow students. We are utilizing the Discussion Forum as a means to help each other through the research process.

Activity Outcomes 1. Explain how to select the best qualitative research method for situation analysis. 2. Develop detailed ethnographic maps for taxonomy assessments. 3. Evaluate course concepts critically and competently through interaction with Learners and Faculty Mentor. 4. Construct best theory concepts for hypothetical testing and findings. 5. Design an Ethnographic manuscript suitable for journal publication. 6. Practice ethical behavior in regard to research, data collection, and data presentation. 7. Examine various cultural variables and focused observation methods for inclusions in ethnographic projects. 8. Evaluate the ethical matrix to predict outcomes.

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Weeks 6

Posting 5(500 words)

Discuss the progress you are making in your Ethnography project, your readings, activities that are crucial to your research, anything you think may be helpful to your fellow students. We are utilizing the Discussion Forum as a means to help each other through the research process.

Activity Outcomes 1. Explain how to select the best qualitative research method for situation analysis. 2. Develop detailed ethnographic maps for taxonomy assessments. 3. Evaluate course concepts critically and competently through interaction with Learners and Faculty Mentor. 4. Construct best theory concepts for hypothetical testing and findings. 5. Design an Ethnographic manuscript suitable for journal publication. 6. Practice ethical behavior in regard to research, data collection and data presentation. 7. Examine various cultural variables and focused observation methods for inclusions in ethnographic projects. 8. Evaluate the ethical matrix to predict outcomes.

Week 7(500 words)

Discuss the progress you are making in your Ethnography project, your readings, activities that are crucial to your research, anything you think may be helpful to your fellow students. We are utilizing the Discussion Forum as a means to help each other through the research process.

Activity Outcomes 1. Explain how to select the best qualitative research method for situation analysis. 2. Develop detailed ethnographic maps for taxonomy assessments. 3. Evaluate course concepts critically and competently through interaction with Learners and Faculty Mentor. 4. Construct best theory concepts for hypothetical testing and findings. 5. Design an Ethnographic manuscript suitable for journal publication. 6. Practice ethical behavior in regard to research, data collection, and data presentation. 7. Examine various cultural variables and focused observation methods for inclusions in ethnographic projects. 8. Evaluate the ethical matrix to predict outcomes.

Week 8 (500 words)

Discuss your experience of this course including a review of the assignments that you found most beneficial. What is the most significant concept from this course that you will carry with you as you continue your educational journey?

Activity Outcomes

1. Evaluate course concepts critically and competently through interaction with Learners and Faculty Mentor.

2. Construct best theory concepts for hypothetical testing and findings.