Sample APA Response Paper

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1. What search terms did you use to locate this research study to analyze? What database did you use? What was your rationale for selecting this particular study to analyze over the others identified in the search results? What is the full reference for the study in APA format?

2. What was the background for the research study? That is, what previous knowledge did the author describe as a foundation for the study in the review of related literature?
In the review of literature the author notes three areas of focus retention rates, the need for online courses, retention strategies.

Britto & Rush notes that “recent research indicates that the completion and success rates for higher education students enrolled in online courses continues …show more content…

They offer convenience for students, flexible programming, and for working students it offers them a compatible option. (Britto& Rush, 2013). These were the main arguments in support of online course; but there are just as many in dispute of them. The author notes

In the study the author references the study by Yukselturk and Inan; “their initial findings showed three factors effecting drop out for online students “affordability, personal problems, and insufficient time to study”. (As cited in Yurkselturk& Inan, 2007). In a study by Moore et al. it notes that the factors effecting retention is amount of course work, little experience in higher education, unfamiliarity with online courses, difficulty balancing priorities outside of classes, It also notes work and life balances is also a common problem in multiple literature. (as cited in Moore et al., …show more content…

Starfish provides the ability to: document/track all student communications; send out early alerts; create action plans for students; and allow online appointment scheduling for students. All chats are documented through Starfish where advisers can view the content of all prior chats with students. In addition, emails, phone calls, and video/audio conferencing advising sessions with students are also captured. For the online initiatives, students conducted online surveys for feedback. (Britto& Rush,