Before beginning the synthesis process, it is important to become acquainted with the analysis and comparison of empirical articles. In this assignment, you will engage with the Comparison Matrix, a tool for analysis and comparison of empirical articles. You will also prepare an outline for a paper to be written based on the information gathered during your interaction with the matrix.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- Locate and download “Comparison Matrix.”
- Locate: Weidman, J. C., & Stein, E. L. (2003). Socialization of doctoral students to academic norms. Research in Higher Education, 44(6), 641. Available at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=11092904&site=ehost-live&scope=site
- Locate: Baker, V., & Lattuca, L. R. (2010). Developmental networks and learning: toward an interdisciplinary perspective on identity development during doctoral study. Studies in Higher Education, 35(7), 807-827. http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=54329722&site=ehost-live&scope=site
- Locate: Visser, L., Visser, Y. L., & Schlosser, C. (2003). Critical thinking distance education and traditional education. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 4(4), 401-407. http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=12620957&site=ehost-live&scope=site
- This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Directions:
Read the articles listed above.
Complete the Comparison Matrix for each of the articles.If a component is not found in the article, enter N/A in the related cell in the table.
Construct an outline for a paper that will explain and compare the articles you read for this assignment. The paper will require identification of elements and themes common to the articles as well as a statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity You will be writing the paper in the next assignment
Expanded Comparison Matrix
| Article 1 | Article 2 | Article 3 |
| Title/Author(s) | ||
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| Purpose of the study
What is the author’s rationale for selecting this topic? Does he build a strong case? |
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| Research Question(s)
What question(s) does the author present? |
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| Literature Review
How is this organized? What are the main themes found in the review? Who are the main authors used? |
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| Sample Population(s)
What group(s) is/are being studied? |
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| Limitations
What are the limitations of the study? Why can it only encompass so much? |
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| Results/ Conclusions
What did the author find through the study? Was the original question answered? |
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