scholarly journals The Value Students and Instructors Place on Multimodal Composition within Academic Life

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Alghamdi ◽  
Michael C. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Esl Writing ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Multimodal Compositions

This mixed methods research-based study was conducted to investigate the advantages and possible disadvantages of using multimodal compositions (MMCs) in the English as a Second Language (ESL) writing classroom. The conveniently selected participants were thirteen ESL learners and a native speaker of English instructor. Two data collection instruments were employed to gather the primary data for this research study. The first instrument was a student survey to explore the perceptions and beliefs of the students about MMCs. The second measure involved a set of semi-structured interviews with four students and their instructor. The results of the statistical data analysis of the student survey indicated that the majority of the student participants expressed their preference for using MMCs because this writing approach enabled them to more completely and professionally explain their meanings to others. The findings from the analysis of the data gathered from the semi structured interviews demonstrated that the students believed that MMCs made writing easier than writing with words only. However, the perception of the teacher was that some students believe that MMCs add an extra burden to their writing assignments and do not constitute an integral part of an assignment itself. Suggestions and recommendations for the more effective use of MMCs in ESL writing classrooms in the USA context, based on this research study, are provided at the end of this study.

scholarly journals Is Talent Management A Reality? A Case of Multinational Corporation in the Context of Karachi

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-32
Author(s):  
Anam Qamar ◽  
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Shifa Haroon ◽  
Namra Anjum ◽  
Ayesha Saleem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioral Challenges

Talent management is the recruitment, selection, and retainment of the most talented workforce which indicates that it is an advanced field of human resource management (HRM). The prosperity of an organization depends upon its talent force. In todays dynamic and competitive world, talent management is one of the main stumbling issues that organizations face. This research study examines the reality of talent management in Pakistan; besides, the challenges in the implementation of talent management have also been investigated. This research study is qualitative; in-depth semi-structured interviews have been conducted to collect the primary data from a Pakistani public based multinational corporation. Using content analysis, the key themes were identified. The findings reveal that talent management practices lack in Pakistan, but the renowned multinational corporations follow proper procedures and policies related to talent management. Furthermore, the findings further discover that there are three major types of challenges which are being faced today by the organizations; the managerial behavioral challenges are the most important, employee behavioral challenges are the least important and the structural challenges are also essential to overcome, for the implementation of talent management. The findings from this research can be used by the management or the policymakers of different organizations to execute talent management effectively and efficiently.

scholarly journals Measuring customer satisfaction in restaurants in East London, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Zwelethu Mtshokotshe
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
T Test ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Primary Data Analysis ◽  
Initial Hypothesis

A mixed-methods research design was followed throughout this study. The primary focus of this study was to determine customer satisfaction through mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods. Questionnaires for gathering quantitative primary data as well as collecting qualitative data by means of FGDs and semi-structured interviews. Primary data analysis throughout this study involved the descriptive as well as the inferential during the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and independent t-test. These tools aided the quantitative analysis that were applied to analyse the null hypotheses. Other statistical tools namely the means, standard deviation, Cronbach’s alpha, ANOVA were performed to identify differences between various demographics characteristics for in-depth interpretations. The views of restaurateurs’ customers and managers were explored through 235 customers of twelve (12) restaurants Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality where participants successfully completed questionnaires and participated in FGDs and interviews. The study revealed high prevalence of female in restaurants industries. Majority of participants obtained tertiary degree as educational qualifications. Statistical tools of ANOVA and t-test were employed to test three null hypotheses. Inferential results revealed that participants in restaurants I were less satisfied as compared to others in restaurants E. Based on the statistical findings the initial hypothesis was rejected while the second indicated that monthly income has no effect on customer satisfaction. The independent t-test was employed to test the third hypothesis which indicated no significant relationship between the female and male participants.

Examination of communication processes in design-build project delivery in building construction

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1319-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dai Q. Tran ◽  
Long Duy Nguyen ◽  
Allen Faught
Keyword(s):  
Project Delivery ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Design Build ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Construction Services

Purpose Design-Build (D-B) is a project delivery method in which the owner procures both design and construction services in the same contract from a single legal entity. There is limited research on how communication among parties influences the success of D-B projects. The purpose of this paper is to examine D-B communication issues and provides effective practices on communication to improve D-B procurement processes in the USA. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology for this study includes a comprehensive review of literature, survey questionnaire, and structured interviews. A questionnaire was developed to collect data from professionals with an average of 23 years of experience related to D-B procurement. Eight structured interviews were conducted to verify and validate the survey questionnaire results. Findings The results showed that the communication issues vary along with each phase of the D-B process. The primary communication practices influencing the success of D-B projects are: establishing clear points of contact; providing clear and understandable information among stakeholders during the D-B process; and the timely sharing of information to all stakeholders. Research limitations/implications The chief limitation of this research is that the primary data were mostly opinions from experts although several empirical data were collected for cross-validation. This research did not consider the relationship of relevant contract clauses and communication issues. Practical implications The findings from this paper will help professionals better understand the D-B procurement process. Originality/value This is one of the first attempts to discuss D-B communication issues in each different phase of a D-B project.

scholarly journals Conversing in L2 English with Saudi Arabic (L1) Children at Home

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazen Mansory
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Home Language ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bilingual Children ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Only ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Saudi Arabic

This qualitatively based research study aims at critically examining the linguistic practises of a particular group of Saudi parents who chose to use the host country's language (English L2) instead of the mother tongue (Arabic L1) with their children. Specifically, the study aims at answering two research questions: Why Saudi do parents chose to speak English to their child/children? And What are the effects of mostly speaking English on the children and their home language: Arabic? A total of ten participating parents took part in this research study where semi structured interviews were utilised to gather the primary data. Thematic analysis of the data revealed three main emerging themes and six subthemes. The findings from the data analysis revealed that Saudi parents speak English with their children so as to allow them the opportunity to be bilingual and linguistically (English – L2) proficient as well as the fact that those parents were pleased to see their children speak English with a British accent. Also, the analysis revealed that that children of Saudi parents speaking English only has led to the weakening and loss of their Arabic L1 language. The study concludes that parents should provide a linguistic balance for their bilingual children in order to preserve the native language. Additionally, the study recommends that further parallel research studies with bilingual children of various L1(s), are conducted.

scholarly journals Investigating Agile Requirements Engineering Practices in the South African Software Development Market

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-58
Author(s):  
Nalindren Naicker ◽  
Manoj Maharaj
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Requirements Engineering ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The South ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Agile Software ◽  
Engineering Practices

The aim of this research study was to assess Agile RE practices in the South African software development industry and investigate secure Agile RE initiatives towards developing secure products. This qualitative research study was contextualized in seventeen South African software development companies. The researchers used structured interviews and document reviews as the primary data collection instruments. Qualitative data was analyzed inductively using content analysis. Emanating from the research were recommendations to guide a regular software developer on good Agile RE practices. The study concluded that although Agile Software Development is practiced in the South African software industry, there needs to be stricter adherences to the Agile Manifesto and Agile Security Manifesto in requirements engineering.

Planning and Conducting a Large-Scale Mixed Methods Research Study: Research Team Experiences and Recommendations

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 283-295
Author(s):  
Katrin Niglas ◽  
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Meril Ümarik ◽  
Maarja Tinn ◽  
Ivor Goodson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Study Research

Location-thinking, value-thinking, and graphical forms: combining analytical frameworks to analyze inferences made by students when interpreting the points and trends on a reaction coordinate diagram

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander P. Parobek ◽  
Patrick M. Chaffin ◽  
Marcy H. Towns
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Reaction Coordinate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Analytical Frameworks ◽  
Chemical Representations

Reaction coordinate diagrams (RCDs) are chemical representations widely employed to visualize the thermodynamic and kinetic parameters associated with reactions. Previous research has demonstrated a host of misconceptions students adopt when interpreting the perceived information encoded in RCDs. This qualitative research study explores how general chemistry students interpret points and trends on a RCD and how these interpretations impact their inferences regarding the rate of a chemical reaction. Sixteen students participated in semi-structured interviews in which participants were asked to interpret the points and trends along provided RCDs and to compare relative reaction rates between RCDs. Findings derived from this study demonstrate the diversity of graphical reasoning adopted by students, the impact of students’ interpretations of the x-axis of a RCD on the graphical reasoning employed, and the influence of these ideas on inferences made about reaction rate. Informed by analytical frameworks grounded in the resources framework and the actor-oriented model of transfer, implications for instruction are provided with suggestions for how RCDs may be presented to assist students in recognizing the critical information encoded in these diagrams.

scholarly journals A mixed methods research study on the video‐based counselling method Marte Meo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Rohr ◽  
Sophia Nettersheim ◽  
Charles Deutsch ◽  
Kathrin Meiners
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Study

scholarly journals From Instructed Writing to Free-Writing: A Study of EFL Learners

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110071
Author(s):  
Saleh Alharthi
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Program ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Free Writing ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Structured Writing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Writing is an intricate process that encompasses various factors and is a key skill for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Thus, writing assignments are vital for any curriculum. One of the essential aspects of effective writing includes good grammar knowledge. Advocates of process writing argue that a free-writing journal is a practical approach to teaching EFL students writing. This study is intended to examine the impact of the free-writing journal on EFL learners. This study was conducted on 80 students from a writing course at the University. Thirty-five students were randomly selected to join the free-writing program—the experimental group—and 45 students were kept in their regular structured writing program—the control group. The experimental group selected topics of interest to them and was encouraged to write in English freely without concern for errors, whereas the control group followed a regular structured writing program where the topics were selected for them and they wrote following a clear guideline. Five major areas were investigated to evaluate students’ progress: the number of words written, spelling, capitalization, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. The researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 students of the experimental group to elicit their perception of the free-writing program. According to the analysis, students in the free-writing program acquired better grammar acquisition than the control group. The researcher also observed students’ perception of free-writing at the end of the study and found that free-writing improved their writing skills.

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