Homework: Methods of Social Research- Qualitative Research
Your presentation is your research proposal in outline form. It should be about 10 slides long, and include the following elements, in order:
o Why you choose this particular research topic (1 slide)
o What is the theory or theories that you are considering-this is your lit review summary (2-3 slides)
o Proposed Methodology: how you will operationalize your concept(s), what your population of interest will be, how you plan to find your interviewees or observation setting(s), what kind of questions you will ask (or what kinds of behaviors you will observe & code, for observation), and any challenges you may anticipate. Include how your study will abide by ethical standards, and any elements of reflexivity that impact the project (3-5 slides)
o Proposed analysis strategy-include what types of coding you plan to use (1 slide)
o Proposed timeline-make sure this is realistic and includes all steps/phases of the study (1 slide)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.