Survey of Research Methods

This week, you were introduced to the purpose statement in a research study. In the last two weeks, we’ve also focused on ethical conduct in research and the introduction to research.

This assignment focuses on building a second research matrix similar to the one from Week 3. This matrix you will create includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the same five research articles related to the topic of first-generation college students and resilience at a four-year university that are posted in the Announcements area of the courseroom.

Assignment Instructions

Fill out this provided Research Concepts Research Matrix Week 6 [DOCX] with research concepts connected to the topic of first-generation college students. Your instructor will provide the articles you are to use in the Announcements area of the courseroom. The first article (Nin & Keeton, 2020) has been completed for you as an example.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze the methodology used in scientific research.
  • Identify the purpose of the study.
  • Identify the statement of the problem.
• Competency 2: Evaluate the characteristics, purposes, benefits, strengths, and weaknesses of  research methods.
  • Explain the limitations/implications of the study.
  • Provide the future research possibilities.
• Competency 3: Evaluate ethical issues in research studies.
  • Describe the ethical considerations in the chosen research.
• Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study.
  • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of an identified field of study, using APA style and formatting.

Articles for the Week 3 & 6 Assignments

(and to supplement your understanding of the Week 9 Assignment)

The direct links to the articles are listed below each title and author.

Please note: The articles listed below are NOT in correct APA 7th style reference format.

Sample Article:

Nin, O. F., & Keeton, R. (2020). “Challenges and realizations of first-generation students who navigated through transfer momentum points.”

Assigned Articles:

1. Capik, D., & Shupp, M. (2021). “Addressing the sophomore slump: First-generation college students’ completion of year two of study in a rural Bachelor’s degree granting college.”

2. Markle, G., & Stelzriede, D. D. (2020). “Comparing first-generation students to continuing-generation students and the impact of a first-generation learning community.”

3. Moreno, R. (2021). “The guilt of success: Looking at Latino first-generation college students’ experience of leaving home.“ 4. Toyokawa, T., & DeWald, C. (2020). “Perceived career barriers and career decidedness of first‐generation college students