Chapter 11: Trustworthiness of qualitative research
Discussion Topic
Chapter 10: Validity
Chapter 11: Trustworthiness of qualitative research
Read Chapter 10 & 11
Discussion # 4
Discussion topic for Week 7
Based on your readings, please answer the following discussion question.
What are the perceived challenges do you expect to find with validity and trustworthiness in qualitative research? What steps will you implement to ensure that your research is reliable?
Remember: 3 posts are required, one original post and responses to two other colleagues. Your responses much adhere to APA publication guidelines. Resources must support your statements. I am looking forward to some intriguing discussions. Please refer to the attached grading rubric.
Discussion Post Rubric:
Each posting and Reading Reflection:
| Criteria | 1 Point | 0.75 Point | 0.50 Point | 0.25 Point |
| Participation
Weight 25.00% |
100 %
3 Posts |
80 %
2 Posts |
60 %
1 Post |
0 %
0 Posts |
| Quality of information
Weight 25.00% |
100 %
Information is clear and relates to the topic |
80 %
Information is somewhat clear and might relate to the topic |
60 %
The information has little relation to the topic and is not clearly displayed |
0 %
Information is not clear, and it does not relate to the topic |
| Resources
Weight 25.00% |
100 %
Provides resources using APA guidelines |
80 %
Provides resources without APA guidelines |
60 %
Limited on the resources provided with major errors in APA |
0 %
Provides no resources |
| Critical Thinking
Weight 25.00% |
100 %
Enhances the critical thinking process through premise reflection |
80 %
Enhances the critical thinking process without premise reflection |
60 %
Does enhance the critical thinking process in a very limited manner |
0 %
Does not enhance the critical thinking process |


