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Analysis Plan
Value: 10 points

updated 1-19-09

Purpose of this Assignment
Next to the Design itself, figuring out how to begin analysis of data may present the most challenging part of any research project. This assignment provides an opportunity to plan data analysis based on data actually collected, and receive feedback on the plan and possibly other suggestions for moving forward.

AASL Standards
4.3 Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment
Other standards may also be involved, depending upon the topic of your research.

Supporting Material

Farmer (2003), pp. 24, 26, 28-36.
Audio file: see WebCT 7650/Audio: analysis-plan.mp3

Task

Restate your Researchable Question.
Provide a synopsis of data collection activities up to this point. If your process deviated from your Design, simply explain what happened, and why you decided to change a procedure. I visualize a numbered list for this component. You should request advice and approval prior to significantly changing your Research Design if at all possible.
Provide a small sample of each different kind of data collected.
Describe how you will initially organize your data. Will you use a spreadsheet to summarize survey questions or interview questions? Will you use file folders, concept map, database, word processor, or other tool? (These are just ideas. There are many more possibilities.) Explain any logistical tasks, such as sorting, labeling, transcribing, coding pseudonyms, etc.
What do you see as your first step in analysis?
What subsequent steps do you see? Often, subsequent steps depend upon or stem from the first step. Predict as well as you can.
How well do you see yourself positioned in terms of answering the Research Question?
Provide an updated timeline of project tasks.
Self-assess.

Guidelines

You are primarily working on Results in your initial analysis. If you feel the desire to discuss or explain results, jot those ideas down - they will go in the Discussion section. Do not mix these in your final report.
Concise, bulleted language (rather than narrative) is the most efficient means of communicating your ideas here.
This assignment will receive full credit if complete.
Throughout this course, I encourage early submission of most assignments.

Submission Format

Submit to appropriate WebCT dropbox (use one file if possible; insert your name into the filename, thus: susieq-analysis-plan.doc)

Plan to bring as much real data to your conference appointment on Feb 21.

Evaluation Rubric

Criterion	Value	Your assessment	MAF's assessment
Restates RQ	1/2
Summarizes data collection accomplished	2
Data sample(s) provided	1
Data organization described	1
First analytical step described	2
Subsequent analytical steps described (as well as possible)	1
Position in relation to answering RQ	1
Updated timeline	1
Self assessment (on this rubric)	1/2

Total:

Comments:

References

Farmer, L.S.J. (2003). How to conduct action research: A guide for library media specialists. Chicago: American Association of School Librarians/American Library Association. ISBN 0-8389-8260-3.
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