Discussion+Prompt+--+D5


 * Starts September 16, Thursday and ends September 22, Wednesday. Initial postings are due September 18, Saturday.**

For this discussion, first you need to read chapters 7, 8 and 9.


 * PART ONE.** Building on things shared from the last 4 discussions, you need to access the UWG library database to search for two refereed or peer reviewed articles published after 2004. This will bring your article count to 10. Summarize each article for its general contents and share them with your peers in this discussion board (150-300 words each). Don't forget to identify, describe and discuss the data collection strategy or data collection tool/instrument used in these research articles.

Make sure you include an accurate APA (6th ed.) citation of each article in your posting. This will be your first initial posting. PDF copies of the actual articles should be attached to this initial posting.


 * PART TWO.** Secondly, based on the readings and at this point in your thinking about your research project, share with your class the data collection strategy/tool/instrument you plan to use that is/are appropriate to the research problem you identified. Please explain your rationale for choosing to use this strategy/tool/instrument (at least 150-300 words). Make sure that you include at least a reference to key ideas from chapters or articles you read. This will be your second posting.

**NOTE: Both initial postings are due September 18, Saturday at 11:59 pm.**


 * PART THREE.** As part of the collaborative learning process, you are expected to discuss with your peers the ideas and summaries shared in this discussion board. Your active participation should be characterized by the following:

1. Each student should post MORE THAN SEVEN (7) comments or replies to their peers’ postings.

2. At least 3 of these comments or replies should focus on SIMILARITIES between peer postings and those posted by the student.

3. At least 3 of these comments or replies should focus on DIFFERENCES between peer postings and those posted by the student.

4. At least a comment or reply should focus on the lessons learned from the shared peer postings to the student’s approach in finding solution to his/her research problem.

5. At least a comment or reply should include a question about the articles shared by another student to the student’s approach in finding solution to his/her research problem.

6. In each posting, a comment or reply to a posting should include the name who is receiving it. This is important to generate a sense of community building by addressing in name those who are involved in the online conversation.

**NOTE: This discussion closes on Wednesday, September 21 at 11:59 pm.**

Expected Outcomes

1. Included in the subject heading the following -- "Lastname-Articles" for first initial posting; “Lastname-Strategy/Tool/Instrument to be collected” for second initial posting.

2. Posted two initial postings.

3. Posted more than 7 comments or replies. At least 3 focused on similarities and another 3 focused on differences. At least a comment or reply focused on value to student’s approach in finding solution to his/her research problem.

4. Included pdf copy of articles reviewed.

5. Proper citations using APA format 6th edition.

**Finally, please check the assessment form for this discussion that is located in the appropriate learning module.**