Instructions Assignment Content This week you will focus on critically analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing methodology sections in dissertations. Complete the paper using the template and worksheet. Review and reflect on the AES Model and Guide for Summarizing, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Synthesizing Information using the SPL model to prepare for the assignment. Complete the Method and Design AES Worksheet. This worksheet contains both the worksheet portion of the assignment and APA formatted paper sections to use for this assignment. Submit your assignment. Resources o Center for Writing Excellence o Reference and Citation Generator o Grammar Assistance ________________________________________________________________________________ The components of critical thinking include analysis, evaluation, and synthesis (AES). You will analyze, evaluate, and synthesize literature (draw conclusions between and among historical and current literature) as you write your dissertation. For example, in Ch. 2 of your dissertation writing process, the Literature Review, you will compare and contrast past and current literature on your chosen topic. In Ch. 3 of your dissertation writing process, you will discuss and defend the chosen research method and design, and in other areas throughout the dissertation. This 4-part assignment breaks down AES to provide you the opportunity to see how literature analysis and evaluation leads to synthesis/conclusions. The focus of this assignment is on the methodology sections in Ch. 3 of 2 dissertations. The components of this 4-part assignment are: • Part 1: Dissertation Analysis: Analyze Ch. 3 of 2 completed dissertations. • Part 2: Critical Evaluation: Evaluate Ch. 3 of 2 completed dissertations. • Part 3: Synthesis of Ideas: Identify the synthesis of ideas in Ch. 3 of 2 completed dissertations. • Part 4: Method and Design Defense: Demonstrate AES through defending your own method and design choice. Complete Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 using the provided instructions. Part 1: Dissertation Analysis Access the Research Databases page on the University Library website to access the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Locate 1 University of Phoenix dissertation and 1 dissertation from another university. Ensure both were published within the last 2 years and utilized the same methodology (method and design) you are proposing for your research. Note: Even though you are referencing 2 dissertations for this assignment, dissertations are not considered peer reviewed and are not acceptable to use to substantiate discussions for your dissertation. Analyze Ch. 3 of your 2 selected dissertations. Report your analysis findings in the Analysis Findings Table using key terms and phrases from the selected dissertations. Answer the questions provided in the “Analysis Criteria” column for the 2 dissertations you selected by providing your responses in the “Selected Dissertation 1” and “Selected Dissertation 2” columns. Cite sources to support your analysis. Format citations and references according to APA guidelines. Provide the references in the “Reference” section at the end of this document in the example paper.
