Use the following prompts to develop an essay:
Given your research problem (The
Use the following prompts to develop an essay:
Given your research problem (The problem this proposed study seeks to address is how the intersection of race and gender impacts Black women’s experiences and challenges in ascending to leadership positions within higher education), purpose (This qualitative study aims to examine the experiences of Black women in leadership positions within institutions of higher education (IHE))
, and questions (RQ1. What are the multifaceted challenges faced by black women in their pursuit of leadership positions in higher education? and RQ2. What strategies and coping mechanisms do black women employ to navigate challenges and succeed as leaders in higher education?). Explain and justify using qualitative methodology. Be sure to support your argument for the proposed study methodology with appropriate scholarly sources. (1 paragraph)
Describe and explain the key features of the methodology you have selected (qualitative). (1 paragraph)
Address the following: If you are using a qualitative methodology, explain how the four elements of trustworthiness will be addressed. (1-2 paragraphs)
Justify your choice of methodology. Explain why your methodology choice is best suited for your proposed study, and how this choice aligns with the purpose and research questions that you have created to accomplish the study goals. Include a rationalization why another methodology would not be appropriate. (1 paragraph)
Explain your choice of a specific quantitative design or qualitative tradition or genre (i.e., design) (Narrative Inquiry). Make sure that you consider all reasons for this choice. Be sure to support your argument for the proposed study design with appropriate scholarly sources. (1 paragraph)
Describe and explain the key features of the design (narrative inquiry) you have selected. (1 paragraph)
Justify your choice of design (narrative inquiry). Explain why your design choice is optimal for your proposed study, and how this choice aligns with the purpose and research questions that you have created to accomplish the study goals. (1 paragraph)
Explain one or two other possible design options with reasons why these designs would not be as good a fit for your proposed study as the option you have selected. (1 paragraph)
Provide a closing statement in 1-2 paragraphs that explains how the proposed study, based on the research methodology and design you have selected, may inform educational practice. This portion of the assignment feeds into the study’s significance,
Throughout your discussion, as you explain your proposed research methodology and design, be sure to include references to appropriate scholarly literature (no older than 4 years). In addition to secondary sources, refer to seminal authors and primary sources as necessary.
To address each component of this assignment, be sure to structure your essay clearly using appropriate headings and subheadings. Review the APA publication manual for guidance on headings.