W4D1 ORG 8770 PR 2010-2015
Case Analysis A: Research Methodologies.

Note: This assignment is for students in the following specializations: Business Psychology; Educational Leadership; Health and Wellness Psychology; Organizational Diversity; Organizational Leadership; Executive Coaching; Organizational Coaching; International Leadership; Mental Health Administration; Non-Profit Management; Mediation and Conflict Resolution; Evaluation, Research and Measurement
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My specialization : Mental Health Administration

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Evaluate the requirements for assessing the organization described in the case study for this assignment. You will find the case studies for this assignment in the online classroom. Access the case study for your specialization in the Case Library for Module 2. You will use either the Spring Valley Mental Health Center or the Capital Veterinarian Clinic case study, depending on your specialization.

Read the case study for your specialization. Then, in a paper of at least 5 pages (excluding title and reference pages), address all of the following:

Identify the key research questions you have about the organization described in the case study.
Recommend a set of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to answer the research questions you have identified. Explain how each methodology works, and why each methodology is appropriate, given the circumstances in this organization.
Describe how you would implement each methodology and identify the types of information or data that each methodology will yield.
Discuss how you will analyze the information and data you collect
Note that you do not need to include an abstract for this paper. Support your analysis and recommendations with references to at least three scholarly sources (academic journal articles) in addition to required course readings.

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Paper includes a comprehensive analysis of the organization, team, or client described in the case study with respect to the assigned topic.

Paper demonstrates academic mastery of the assigned topic appropriate to a doctoral level student.

Paper addresses each of the analytical points enumerated in the assignment, making a strong case for the conclusions drawn about the case study.

Paper includes a reasonable, rationale, and defensible set of recommendations relevant to the assignment topic.

Writing and Organization Criteria

1 Point

The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.

The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.

Spelling is correct.

Research Criteria

.5 Points

The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.

Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc., and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.

Research focuses on the most current information (past five to ten years) except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).

Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.

When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.

Style Criteria

.5 Points

The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).

The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment

The paper includes an APA style cover page.

The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.

The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.

The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).