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Original:
A lack of training in mixed method design resulted in my awkward communication
skills to the reviewers of my proposal, especially to the quantitative
faculty because my study is based on the naturalistic paradigm. A
qualitative research is not easy to be accepted by quantitative researchers
not only due to the different epistemological assumptions underpinning
each research, but also the different rhetoric. The rhetoric of quantitative
and qualitative research was addressed by Firestone (1987) soundly.
Put it in short, unlike quantitative study, "less attention is
given to describing procedures and how individual judgment is disciplined
in the qualitative study" (Firestone, 1987, p. 18). Qualitative
researchers persuade readers of the credibility of their findings
by using rich description and strategic comparison that are usually
expressed in the section of results (Firestone, 1987). Therefore,
quantitative faculty may naturally ask me to establish a rigorous
section of method, otherwise, they are not convinced of how the purposes
of the study can be accomplished. Nevertheless, I benefit greatly
from Firestone's article to improve my communication skills. |
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Edited:
A lack of training in mixed-method design made it difficult for me
to communicate the merits of my approach to the reviewers of my proposal.
Given that my study is based on the naturalistic paradigm, communication
with quantitative faculty was a particular problem. Quantitative researchers
have difficulty accepting qualitative research not only because it
rests on different epistemological assumptions, but also because it
employs different rhetoric. Firestone's article (1987), which thoroughly
reviewed the rhetoric of quantitative and qualitative research, has
been particularly helpful to me in addressing my communication difficulties.
Unlike in quantitative study, "less attention is given to describing
procedures and how individual judgment is disciplined in qualitative
study" (Firestone 1987, 18). Qualitative researchers persuade
readers of the credibility of their findings by using rich description
and strategic comparisons that are usually presented with the results
(Firestone 1987). Quantitative faculty may naturally ask me to establish
a rigorous methods section; otherwise, they will not be convinced
of how the purposes of the study can be accomplished. |
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