This document outlines tasks for two assignments related to qualitative research dissertations and paradigms. The first assignment requires students to summarize two qualitative dissertations less than seven years old based on keywords provided. They must summarize the research questions, interview questions, data collection methods, and participant population. Students must also analyze the validity and reliability of the dissertation conclusions. The second assignment requires students to compare two qualitative research paradigms by describing each, identifying similarities and differences, and discussing the impact of research understanding, reflexivity, voice, and confidentiality on conclusions. Both assignments must follow academic writing guidelines and cite sources in APA style.

1. Qualitative Dissertations
Tasks:
· Visit the Argosy University online library resources and
search for two dissertations less than seven years old using any
two of the following keywords:
· Case study
· Phenomenology
· Grounded theory
· Ethnography
· Narrative
· Qualitative Methodology
· Summarize each study's research questions, interview
questions, and other data instrumentation used, as applicable,
and the population that participated in the study.
· Analyze the author's conclusions with respect to the validity
and reliability constructs of qualitative research and the data
analysis procedures utilized.
The first chapter of a qualitative dissertation provides a
background of the study, the research focus and questions, a
brief literature review highlighting the relevance of the
concepts under consideration, a brief statement of the design,
and other pertinent topics.
In about 1,000 words, write a research paper including the
following:
· Titles and methodologies of each qualitative dissertation
related to a topic of interest
· Reprints of research questions, interview questions, and other
data instrumentation for each dissertation
· Participant information and profiles for each dissertation
· Analysis of study conclusions in the context of validity or
reliability considerations for qualitative research
Note that your submission should follow AUO academic writing
guidelines and APA rules for academic writing and referencing.

2. Qualitative Paradigms
In this assignment, you will gain an understanding of qualitative
paradigms for your future dissertation.
Tasks:
· Compare two qualitative paradigms—"a framework for
observation and understanding what we see and how we
understand it" (Bernard & Ryan, 2010; Hennink, Hutter, &
Bailey, 2011).
· Discuss the impact of understanding the research, reflexivity,
researcher's voice, and confidentiality in qualitative research
conclusions and applications.
In about 750 words, write a paper including the following:
· A description and reference of each of the two qualitative
paradigms selected
· The similarities and differences between the two qualitative
paradigms
· The impact of understanding the research, reflexivity,
researcher's voice, and confidentiality in qualitative research
conclusions and applications
Note that your submission should follow AUO academic writing
guidelines and APA rules for academic writing and referencing.
Qualitative Paradigms
In this assignment, you will gain an understanding of qualitative
paradigms for your future dissertation.
Tasks:
· Compare two qualitative paradigms—"a framework for
observation and understanding what we see and how we
understand it" (Bernard & Ryan, 2010; Hennink, Hutter, &
Bailey, 2011).
· Discuss the impact of understanding the research, reflexivity,
researcher's voice, and confidentiality in qualitative research
conclusions and applications.
In about 750 words, write a paper including the following:

3. · A description and reference of each of the two qualitative
paradigms selected
· The similarities and differences between the two qualitative
paradigms
· The impact of understanding the research, reflexivity,
researcher's voice, and confidentiality in qualitative research
conclusions and applications
Note that your submission should follow AUO academic writing
guidelines and APA rules for academic writing and referencing.