Cumberlands Mock Dissertation Concept of Electronic-Based Learning Paper

Directions:

1. Review your notes from class on the different methodologies and instruments used to measure. Also, review the examples:

1. 1. Approaches Expectations.docx Approaches Expectations.docx – Alternative Formats
   2. Meets Expectations.docx Meets Expectations.docx – Alternative Formats
   3. Exceeds Expectations.docx Exceeds Expectations.docx – Alternative Formats
   4. Finally, review the rubric: Rubric for Methodology.docx Rubric for Methodology.docx – Alternative Formats

2. Develop a 3-4 page (more is fine) methodology section that includes the following:

1. Introduction
2. Research Paradigm (qualitative or quantitative) Notes: Choose Qualitative or Quantitative based on what methodology you plan to use for your actual dissertation. You may not choose to do both qualitative and quantitative (mixed-methods)
3. Research- or project- Design
4. Sampling Procedures and
5. Data Collection Sources
6. Statistical Tests Summary (quantitative) OR Data Organization Plan (Qualitative). Notes: If you chose a quantitative research paradigm, you must choose a quantitative statistical test summary option in this section. If you chose a qualitative research paradigm, you must choose the qualitative organization plan option in this section.