The primary focus of this mini-proposal is the methods and expected conclusions. Emphasis should be placed on clear definition of the phenomena to be investigated, referenced procedures and methods for the investigation, and detailed description of the form and substance of expected findings from this mock study. This assignment should also address the strengths and weaknesses of applying qualitative methods as opposed to quantitative methods to answer the proposed research question.

Support your proposal with at least 5 references from peer-reviewed journals.

The proposal will include the following sections:

Introduction

Brief overview of the problem

Research question

Literature review

Support your topic with previous research

At least 5 references are required

Methods section (pay particular attention to this area)

Identify the method you would use and explain your choice

Explain how you would recruit and select your sample

Describe how you will collect data (this could include the setting, description of instruments you will use, and the type of data you anticipate collecting)

Explain briefly how you would analyze the data

Expected conclusions (pay particular attention to this area)

Explain what you think you might find

Tie the conclusions back to your research question

References

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages