Problem
The Topic: The Effect of Domestic Violence on Children
• Introduction: Introduce the research topic you have chosen. Offer some background information. Clarify the purpose of the project.
• Research Approach: Discuss the methodological approach (e.g., ethnography, PAR, case studies, and so forth) adopted. Justify this in light of the research topic and questions, including ontological and epistemological considerations. This section should also include a short literature review justifying the need for the research in light of existing knowledge.
• One suitable qualitative method: Discuss one qualitative research method you would use for your project, justify its suitability and assess its strengths and weaknesses concerning your project, drawing on the methodological literature. Discuss the practical elements of the methods (i.e., access, recruitment or selection, sample size where appropriate). Be reflexive and discuss how you intend to address ethical issues arising, drawing on relevant literature.
• One unsuitable qualitative method: Discuss one unsuitable qualitative research method that you would not use in light of your research focus and methodological approach. Offer a brief overview of the method, followed by a discussion of why it would be practically and ethically unsuitable for your research project.
• One method of analysis: Briefly discuss one method of analyzing the material you will collect in light of your research questions Discuss practical and ethical considerations where appropriate. Anticipate how your position as a researcher might impact the analysis process (i.e., reflexivity).
• Conclusion: Conclude by evaluating your research design and methodology and consider their limitations.