Homework: Research Methods in Development Practice
This semester, the focus is for you to conduct a small qualitative research project related to a theme or issue in international or community development, social justice, and/or social life. You are tasked with designing a small (think small, and then divide by 4) pilot study that can be accomplished through interviewing your friends and/or family. You will situate your inquiry in a particular social or institutional context and ask a focused research question by conducting 2-3 individual interviews (over Zoom) and collecting/analyzing at least one additional primary source (several hours of participant-observation in an online setting, analysis of a website or social media thread, etc).
Submit a 2 to 3 page qualitative research proposal draft. Research Questions/Research Purposes/Ethical Issues/Interview Topics/Sample/Interview Guide. Your draft research proposal should be based on your topic as stated below:
How do parents of preschool, kindergarten and elementary students perceive the effects of online schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic on their professional, emotional, and family lives?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.