Education Research Methods

Sample Term Paper

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  1. Is matching a methodology to a question or hypothesis critical? Why or why not? (2 Paragraphs)

Before starting your project, it is important to decide whether you will be using qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or a combination of the two.  Much of the decision as to what you can use depends upon the nature of your topic. Qualitative methods are often recommended in the following situation: new product development, investigating current or potential product/service/brand positioning and marketing strategy; identifying new uses for current products; identifying strengths and weaknesses;  Developing or evaluating advertising or public relations campaigns, other types of marketing communications, graphic identity/branding, package design, and so on; Probing opinions of current societal or public affairs issues; Assessing the usability of websites or other interactive products or services; Understanding peoples’ perceptions of a company, brand, category or product idea; Pre-quantitative survey — developing hypotheses to be covered in structured questionnaires, in the respondent’s language; Post-quantitative survey — in-depth exploration and interpretation of quantitative findings. (“When to use Qualitative Research,” n.d.) (more…)

How to Write University Essay Papers?

Essay writing is something that must be taken as fun and adventure to maintain high-level interest during the writing process. Once you reach the apex of your academic career during University studies you come across writing more complex and challenging essay papers. Being a part of academia for so long you already have the strong background for writing University essay papers. As your academic level increases so do the difficulty level. At University level you are expected to write with more flair and understanding than in the lower academic levels. However, this article provides some useful information on writing University essay papers if you do not have an idea how to write. Keep reading to learn to write University essay papers. (more…)

How to Save Time When Conducting Research?

Conducting research is one of the most important aspects of writing term papers, research papers, and essays. It is the most important and time-consuming activity and above all, it has to be relevant using authentic sources. Just think for a moment if you can get through this arduous journey in a short span of time you can save ample time for other activities that may be more important. You can save enough time for revising your paper for any possible silly grammar, structural and spelling errors. You can try to make your paper look more professional and presentable to achieve the maximum. This article will provide you some easy tips to conduct research in a short span of time and get on with other more important things. Read below to learn. (more…)

Euthanasia

Article Review

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According to this study which is based on Gallup polls, the majority of American public is in favor of physician-assisted suicide in cases however the public policies and laws do not reflect the feelings of the American people.  This study is from the perspective of the social workers, and according to the study since the number of people who consider euthanasia acceptable is increasing, the social workers would be encountering more cases where people are more vocal in their demand for Euthanasia. (more…)

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Article Critique

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The two articles dealing with the education of children and specifically with their visual perceptual and spatial abilities with regards to their perceptual and cognitive understanding. The first article is a review of Piaget’s theory of Cognitive development in children, what are its effects on the cognitive knowledge of the children. (Wachs, 1981) the second article is a research paper, questions the importance given to visual and perceptual training asserting that although in the beginning, it may be important at a more advanced stage is not needed. (Kershner, 1975) (more…)