A proposal is meant to demonstrate that there are logical reasons for doing the research in a

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A proposal is meant to demonstrate that there are logical reasons for doing the research in a certain way and that practical and ethical issues have been considered.

In this assignment, students are asked to develop certain aspects of a research proposal using qualitative methods. Guidelines Follow the instructions provided to develop a plan for research that adopts a qualitative methodology. In particular, you should formulate an idea for studying a topic of sociological interest with a focus on specific concepts that can be studied in a qualitative manner.

You should draw upon your learning in the course to explain each of the following components.

Title of the research study Introduction to the social phenomenon of interest – In a few sentences to one paragraph, explain a topic of sociological interest that you will focus on for a qualitative study. Indicate whether there is a specific dimension of the topic or concept that you are interested in. Research question - In one or two sentences, explain the question that you will seek to answer.

Methodological approach and research design - In a few sentences to one paragraph, explain why a qualitative approach is a good fit. As well, identify the research design that you will use.

Target population/setting and sampling – In a few sentences, explain who or where you will study and/or collect data from, and what type of sampling will be used to select participants. Methods of data collection: Choose one qualitative method that will allow you to collect data on your phenomenon of interest from the target population/setting. You should choose one of the following options: in-depth interviews; focus group discussions; ethnography/participant observation; or, visual methods.

In a few sentences, explain the method for data collection and why it is a good fit with the topic and research question. As well, develop a guide for data collection or outline specific steps that would be followed to generate the desired data.

Plan for data analysis plan – In a few sentences, explain the main steps involved in analyzing the qualitative data produced by your methods. You might identify the general approach that you would use or specific type of analysis, but the important part is to give a sense of how data analysis would be approached and what the outcome would be.

Strengths and limitations of the proposed research – In a few sentences, identify one strength of your research plan with reference to criteria for evaluation. As well, identify one limitation of your plan with respect to criteria for evaluation.

Ethical considerations – In a few sentences to a paragraph, identify one or two ethical principles relevant to the research plan and describe how it/they would be addressed.