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Qualitative Geographical Methods: Places and Ethnography The final paper is in the format of a full-length research proposal. This is an extended version of your mini- proposal where you present a detailed explanation of your research topic, research question, contextualization of the research project, ethnographic observations, discussions of methodology by integrating course concepts, and a discussion of the choice of your methods. You will also add a list of 10 interview questions as an appendix. You are required to cite at minimum 3 sources from the course readings, plus minimum 7 external academic sources (including the 3 from the annotated-bibliography). Total 10 sources. Proposal length ~1600 words (not including the bibliography and the appendix) Appendix: list of 10 interview questions for your future ethnography Research Proposal Template 1. Introduction Provide an introductory statement explaining what your proposed research topic is and why it is important. Explain what do you intend to study, and why is increasing knowledge in this area important. What is the social significance of this topic? You need to convince the reader that this research is necessary. What specific issue or question will your proposed research examine? 2. Outline of key theory and research on the topic (literature review) Outline existing theoretical and/or empirical debate and state how your proposed research relates to this body of knowledge (cite sources). How does your study fit in with previous research and theory in the area? How is your research related to other research? Explain how your research expands beyond or critically examines what is already known. 3. Methodology Explain how this research is situated within the methodological frameworks and discussions we explored in this course (as in how it brings to the fore the marginalized voices of women, people of colour, etc..). Cite course sources. Reflexivity: Problematize your own identity/positionality as the researcher. Talk about your insider/outsider status in relation to the group you research and explain the benefits and downsides this poses. Cite course sources. What are the limitations of this research? Acknowledge what type of knowledge can and cannot be attained with this research. Discuss the ethical problems that might arise (working with vulnerable population, the dangers that research outcomes might have for the people etc.). Cite course sources.

2 4. Methods and Research Design What are your methods? (Qualitative methods, in-depth semi-structured interviews with 5-8 participants from x,y,z group). You will use voice recorder (recommended), take notes? Explain how you will recruit participants to interview. State that data you will use an informed consent form, that all data will be confidential and will be used only for this research. 5. References (APA style) 6. Appendix One page list of interview questions. (approx. 10 questions)