In order to earn full discussion points, the following criteria must be met in full:

   Answer all discussion question points with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources (Scholarly sources… NOT internet sites).

   No errors with APA format.

   Consistently use Standard American English with no misspellings. Appropriate mechanics and formatting.

   The initial post must at least 300 words.  This does not include repeating the DB question or the citations and references. At least 4 references in the last 5 years. No COPYING. 

Because data analysis in qualitative research is such a tedious and time-consuming process, various electronic software programs have been created to support the swift and detailed analysis of large amounts of narrative data.

1. Please identify a specific qualitative research design and then choose the electronic data analysis software program you would use to examine the data generated from this research.
2. Describe the data analysis program and justify why you would use the particular program for the analysis of data.
3. End your discussion with a brief reflection of the benefits of using an electronic software program for the analysis of qualitative data.

Provide at least three citations with full references to credible nursing scholarly articles supporting your definitions and discussion.

Responses must be specific to each point in the discussion. i.e., number the response addressing point #1, point #2, and point #3. 

Do not use quotes of any kind, but do provide citations to support statements and claims made.