95. Module 5.21: Mixed Methods Reflection Assignment

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 5.21, the final video in Week 5 of our mixed methods series! This session outlines your self-reflective writing assignment, designed to help you apply key concepts from the course. You’ll connect theory to practice by designing a mixed methods study, reflecting on integration strategies, and considering quality and ethical challenges in research.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Design a brief mixed methods research plan based on your own area of interest
• Reflect on integration strategies like timing, sampling, and analysis
• Evaluate rigor, transparency, and quality in mixed methods design
• Consider the ethical implications and real-world application of your study
• Practice scholarly communication using APA 7th edition formatting

Assignment Details

• Length: 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced
• Structure: Three reflection sections (design, integration, quality)
• Format: APA 7th edition
• Focus: Personal insight + theoretical application

This assignment is a chance to demonstrate your understanding of mixed methods by creating and critiquing a design that fits your own research goals, making abstract concepts tangible and personal.

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.