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Discussion: Evaluating Purpose Statements

Discussion: Evaluating Purpose Statements

Discussion: Evaluating Purpose Statements

For this Discussion, you will evaluate the purpose statements in the journal article below in your discipline and consider the alignment of theory, problem, and purpose. You will also explain your position on the relationship between research and social change. As you read the authors’ purpose statements, consider how well the intent of the study, and its connection to the problem and theoretical framework, is presented. Also consider if the purpose statement reveals the study’s potential for engendering positive social change. (500 words or more)

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Post a critique of the research study in which you:

  • Evaluate the purpose statement using the Purpose Statement Checklist as a guide
  • Analyze alignment among the theory, research problem, and purpose
  • Explain your position on the relationship between research and social change

Be sure to support your disccussion reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

This is the journal article:

Wilhelmy, A., Kleinmann, M., König, C. J., Melchers, K. G., & Truxillo, D. M. (2016). How and why do interviewers try to make impressions on applicants? A qualitative study. Journal of Applied Psychology, 101(3), 313-332. doi:10.1037/apl0000046

And below I’ve upload the purpose statement

 

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Research Theory, Design, and Methods Walden University Purpose Statement Checklist Use the following criteria to evaluate an author’s purpose statement. Look for indications of the following: • Does the statement begin with signaling words? • Does the statement identify the research approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed)? • Does the statement clearly state the intent of the study? • Does the statement mention the participants? • Does the statement mention the research site? • Is the statement framed in a way that is consistent with the identified problem? If the study is qualitative, does the purpose statement do as follows? • Focus on a single phenomenon • Use an action verb to convey how learning will take place • Use neutral, nondirectional language • Provide a general definition of the central phenomenon If the study is