Please see the attached file for detailed instructions. Assignment due 12/30/23 by 10:59 pm EST. Please respond to the initial discussion board (1pg), and respond to the 2 colleagues provided (1/2 pg each)

Please see the attached file for detailed instructions. Please respond to the two colleagues selected within the detailed notes for this assignment. Respond to each person using the appropriate weekly resources or other scholarly articles, grading rubric, and adhere to the 7th edition APA formatting guidelines. Respond by 10:59pm on 12/24/23 (3 to 5 sentences up to 1/2 page response for each colleague)

DEMYSTIFYING RESEARCH, BIASES AND OBJECTIVITY MYTHS, AND MISCONCEPTIONS
Similar to emotional management, you will want to stay in tune with yourself and your new identity of researcher. You bring your whole self to the research experience, your ways of knowing, your ways of being, how you experience the world. The totality of your experience is activated within the research process. Thus, your strengths, curiosity, skill set, and quest to contribute new findings are all present. But so are your baggage, biases, and imperfections.

As a researcher, you are responsible for managing your own biases and being aware of how they may function within your research process so that you may adopt an objective perspective. The expectation of a researcher is that they will place their focus on being a capable researcher and aim to contribute value to the research conversations happening within their domains of interest. This is a big job, and you want to be sure you stay afloat while doing it.

In this Assignment, you reflect on your relationship to research and what you think about your new identity of being a researcher.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

TO PREPARE
Think about your relationship to being a researcher and convey what initial thoughts come up for you. Specifically, identify what you find difficult about researching and the research writing process. Consider difficulties that have come up in coursework assignments and readings. Also consider conversations with peers and faculty and experiences in other learning domains, such as residencies or external work or community environments. What do you find difficult about the research process specifically?
Then, review the article in the Learning Resources titled “Researcher Self-Care in Emotionally Demanding Research: A Proposed Conceptual Framework,” and aim to engage your initial thoughts more critically.
BY DAY 7
Compose a 2- to 3-page critical reflection on your initial preconceived thoughts about conducting research and being a research writer.
Aim to dispel your initial thinking by revealing your myths, assumptions, and/or hardships on researching and research writing.
Identify an aspect in your specialization that may be difficult on which to acquire research. Explain why it may be difficult to locate research on that area.
Next, prove that you can find difficult and obscure research on this area in your specialization.
Take a screenshot of the research you found. Attach the screenshot to your assignment submission and explain the process you went through in attaining it. Be sure to note if you learned anything from this process.
Demonstrate how this skill set could function for you in the future as a social work professional and an agent of positive social change.
Support your claims with research and adhere to the most recent version of APA documentation.

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Rubric
SOCW_8114_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
SOCW_8114_Week3_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compose a critical reflection on your initial, preconceived thoughts about conducting research and being a research writer.
12.25 to >10.9 pts
Exceeds 100%–90%
Meets expectations and exceeds by synthesizing reflection with current literature.
10.9 to >9.68 pts
Meets 89%–80%
Reflection on initial, preconceived thoughts about conducting research is clear, detailed, and appropriate.
9.68 to >8.45 pts
Fair 79%–70%
Reflection on initial, preconceived thoughts about conducting research is superficial or limited.
8.45 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement 69%–0%
Reflection on initial, preconceived thoughts about conducing research is vague, irrelevant, or missing.
12.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Next, prove that you can find difficult and obscure research on this area in your specialization. Support your claims with research and adhere to the most recent version of APA documentation.
14 to >12.46 pts
Exceeds 100%–90%
Meets expectations and exceeds by synthesizing explanation with current literature.
12.46 to >11.06 pts
Meets 89%–80%
Proof includes a screenshot, a clear explanation, and is supported with research.
11.06 to >9.66 pts
Fair 79%–70%
Proof includes a screenshot, but explanation and supporting research may be superficial or limited.
9.66 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement 69%–0%
Screenshot may be missing, OR explanation is vague, irrelevant, or missing, OR claims may not be supported with research.
14 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 2–3 pages in length
1.75 to >1.56 pts
Exceeds 100%–90%
Paper is at least 3 pages.
1.56 to >1.38 pts
Meets 89%–80%
Paper is 2–3 pages.
1.38 to >1.21 pts
Fair 79%–70%
Paper is 2 pages.
1.21 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement 69%–0%
Paper is less than 2 pages.
1.75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scholarly Writing
3.5 to >3.12 pts
Exceeds 100%–90%
‘Meets expectations, is generally error free (two or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop the message or communicate ideas. Tone and presentation of ideas are free of bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
3.12 to >2.77 pts
Meets 89%–80%
The paper is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (three to five), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas. Tone and presentation of ideas are free of bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
2.77 to >2.42 pts
Fair 79%–70%
The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (five to 10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus. Tone and presentation of ideas are free of bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
2.42 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement 69%–0%
The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus. Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.
3.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style
3.5 to >3.12 pts
Exceeds 100%–90%
‘Meets expectations and APA formatting and style are generally error free (two or fewer). Meets expectations and exceeds by using direct quotes sparingly to highlight key insights and paraphrasing when possible to expand on cited content with original thought.
3.12 to >2.77 pts
Meets 89%–80%
Student makes a clear attempt to document sources and follow the style of APA formatting, including paper formatting, in-text citations, and a reference list. Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution and paraphrases in addition to using direct quotes.
2.77 to >2.42 pts
Fair 79%–70%
Citations are included but contain major APA errors. A reference list is provided, with major APA errors. Headings and paper formatting contain major APA errors. Citations occasionally lack a clear distinction between cited content and original thought.
2.42 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement 69%–0%
Citations are infrequent or missing. Little or no attempt has been made to provide a reference list. Little or no attempt has been made to format the paper in APA Style. There is no distinction between cited content and original thought.
3.5 pts
Total Points: 35

Assignment due 12/17/23 by 10:59 EST. Please address each component of the grading rubric, adhere to 7th edition APA guidelines, and incorporate the weekly resources and cite appropriately.