Make sure to follow directions for the elaboration of this Ethnographic Comparative Case Study Research Paper
Main points will be
1. the purpose statement
2. the research analysis using Qualitative Study approach
3. Annotated bibliography — (Critical for the paper – follow necessary steps)
Research Question
‘What are the motivations, beliefs and desired end state for both the KKK and Animal Liberation Front (ALF)? What are the differences in their extremist, radical approach and tactics to defend their cause and fight for what they believe in?
Purpose Statement
The purpose statement orients the reader to the central intent of the study and from it all other aspects of the research project follow. While there are a number of differing formats for purpose statements, in general the statement should present the central controlling idea in the study, focus on the central issue or “puzzle” under study. The purpose statement should be a concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study, specifically addresses the reason for conducting the study, and reflects the research questions. Begin the purpose statement with a succinct sentence that indicates the study method and overarching goal. “The purpose of this [quantitative, qualitative] study is to… (describe the study goal that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions). Follow with a brief, but clear overview of how, with what instruments/data, with whom and where (as applicable). This information will be presented in greater detail under the Research Method heading within your final research paper.
Qualitative Study: A Qualitative study seeks to learn why or how, so the writer’s research must be directed at determining the why and how of the research topic. Therefore, when crafting a Research Question for a Qualitative study, the writer will need to ask a why or how question about the topic. For example: How did the Ku Klux Klan develop its organizational handbook the Kloren and why is it important to the functioning of the group?
Review of an Annotated Bibliography
An annotated bibliography is the working list of sources to be used by the writer throughout the research and writing process. Like a Turabian Reference List, an annotated bibliography is also an alphabetical listing of the writer’s sources in Turabian format, but each citation is followed by a summary paragraph of descriptive and evaluative comments. This brief summary or annotation helps the writer understand and recall the content of the source.
The annotated bibliography includes all types of sources such as books, articles, reports, studies, Internet/electronic sources, interviews, videos, and so forth. Each source is cataloged in Turabian format: author(s), year of publication, title of work, location, and publisher. If the source is electronic (from the Internet or a database), then the writer must also include the retrieval information: date, name, address of the source. Here is an example of an electronic source in Turabian format, notice the hanging indent and double space:
Kurland, Philip B., and Ralph Lerner, eds. 1987. The founders’ Constitution. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/ (accessed June 27, 2006).
Following the Turabian citation of each source, the writer’s annotation should address all or most of the following:
1. The primary purpose of the text (to inform or to persuade);
2. The author’s thesis, supporting ideas, and conclusions;
3. The intended audience (Proponents or opponents? Other scholars? The general public?)
4. The authority, reliability, and credibility of the author’s text;
5. The evidence, research methods, and supporting materials used (textual and visual);
6. The significant features of the work (illustrations, appendices, cross-references);
7. The strengths and weaknesses of the source, including any limitations or biases;
8. The significance or relationship to other sources found (compare and contrast);
9. The writer’s evaluation of the source and how the source may be used in the final paper;
10. The significant quotes, passages, or key words that may be used in the final paper;
11. The corresponding page/paragraph numbers of relevant information, including important passages, quotes, or evidence;
The key to an effective annotated bibliography is brevity. As the writer conducts research, writing concise annotations for each source will help the writer in several ways:
1. To learn more about the topic and what issues are being debated in the sources;
2. To read more carefully and interact critically with the texts;
3. To make better judgments about the value of the sources;
4. To more easily compare and contrast the content of the sources;
5. To develop an arguable thesis statement and a quick snapshot of the main points observed in the sources;
6. To save time later when creating Turabian citations for the source to be cited in the paper and in the Turabian Reference List.
Remember: the annotated bibliography is a valuable organizational tool for tracking relevant information within all sources and leaving shorthand behind. Aside from helping the writer to reference the value and relevance of each source, an annotated bibliography also establishes an organized database for the writer’s future academic assignments. For more information on this topic, please visit the Writing Centers at Colorado, Purdue, and Chapel Hill universities.
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