FORMAT FOR

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
PROPOSAL

MISSION VISION CORE VALUES

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I. Title – 10 to 12 words if possible.
 

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II. Introduction and Review of Literature

 Background/Context of the study

 Describe relevant earlier studies related to your variables and their implications for your

research. (Do not use one study-one paragraph style, try to integrate into your argument in

support of your problem. Include only those articles that support the logic of your argument.)

 Theoretical perspectives or Conceptual framework

 
 Discuss recent developments and emphasize the gaps in literature stating the need for new

research

 Statement of the problem

 Rationale of the study

 Significance of the study

 Objectives of the current study

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III. Method
 Participants
(Description and sample size, sampling method)  
 Data collection method
o Specific methods (ethnographic, field notes, interviews, focus group discussions, etc.)
o Relevance/Utility of this method
o Process of developing interview guide/observation schedule etc and validation of the
same 
 
 Process
o Where and when will the study be conducted? What exactly will be done? Who will
perform the tasks? etc.
 Data Analysis
o Content analysis, thematic analysis etc.
o Coding, Sorting and transcription procedure
o Relevance/Utility of this method
o Validation – data auditing, triangulation, member check etc

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IV. Ethical Considerations
 
V. Work Timeline
 
VI. Budget
 
VII. References
   
 Only those appropriate to the topic and cited in the text
 APA format

VIII. Appendices
 Interview guide (at least a few sample questions)
 Demographic Data Sheet
 Consent forms
 Debriefing scripts

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