Please revise this essay, the essay is a QUALITATIVE work (very important), here you have to edit an essay that has multiple gaps.
You’ll need to :
Clarify Methodological Approach: Ensure the qualitative approach is pure. Eliminate or correctly integrate any quantitative elements. The essay is well written but it lacks qualitative practices (interviews, feedback)
Deepen the Literature Review: Engage more critically with sources, discussing how this study fills specific gaps.
Detail the Qualitative Analysis: Describe how qualitative data will be analyzed.
Expand on Ethical Considerations: Discuss more about the impact of the research on participants and how their contributions are valued and protected.
Overall, make this essay more Qualitative than it is now, incorporate appendixes to show your point.
Assessment of the essay:
Research Question:
The research question is clearly articulated and relevant to the topic. Sub-questions are well-defined and contribute to breaking down the main question into manageable segments. This aspect is well-handled and aligns with the requirements.
Value Added:
The essay attempts to add value by linking changes in urban economies with the adoption of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. It positions itself within a gap in the existing literature concerning the intersection of technology and urban economics. However, more explicit statements about how this research diverges from or builds upon existing studies could strengthen this section.
Selection of Qualitative Methods:
The essay mentions using qualitative research design, interviews, and data collection from specific urban areas. While it correctly identifies the type of data collection (interviews and questionnaires), the mention of collecting “numerical data” and “percentages” suggests a blend of quantitative methods, which could confuse the reader about the strictly qualitative nature of the study. To reinforce the qualitative methodology, the essay should emphasize thematic analysis, participant observation, or case studies rather than numerical data.
Literature Review:
The literature review is comprehensive and engages with multiple sources to set the foundation of the study. It shows a dialogue with existing research, though it could benefit from a more critical appraisal of how each source contributes to answering the research question specifically. More discussion on contrasting viewpoints or gaps directly addressed by this study would enhance this section.
Steps of Analysis:
The essay outlines the steps of analysis, including coding and identifying variables. However, it lacks detail on how qualitative data (such as interview transcripts) will be systematically analyzed (e.g., through thematic analysis, narrative analysis). The mention of “examining confidence levels” again introduces quantitative elements which are not typical in qualitative research.
Ethical Challenges:
The ethical considerations are addressed, focusing on privacy and data security, which are crucial in qualitative research involving human subjects. This section is adequate but could be expanded to discuss consent procedures, the potential impact of the research on participants, and how biases in data interpretation will be managed.