Use the Data Coding and Ethics Template [DOCX]. Arrange your assessment in a single document with three headings: Part 1: Researcher Relationships and Positionality 2; Part 2: Data Coding 3; Part 3: Validity Matrix.
Researcher Relationships and Positionality
For Part I of this assessment, develop several paragraphs that respond to the following questions:
Describe your positionality as a researcher.
How would your positionality as a researcher be defined as an insider working with insiders, for instance?
How would you describe your positionality in terms of power relationships with potential stakeholder groups from whom you might interact and collect information?
Explain ethical considerations and conflicts of interest.
