Research Proposal

Outline for Qualitative research proposal

Qualitative proposals sometimes use a slightly different format. The following format is an example of an outline for a qualitative proposal.

I. Introduction

A. General background for the study

B. Purpose of the study

C. Guiding questions

D. Limitations

E. Significance of the study

II. Methodology

A. Theoretical framework

B. Type of design and the assumptions that underline it

C. Role of the researcher (including qualifications and assumptions)

D. Selection and description of the site and participants

E. Data collection strategies

F. Data analysis strategies

G. Methods of achieving validity

III. Findings

A. Relationship to literature

B. Relationship to theory

C. Relationship to practice

IV. Management plan, timeline, feasibility

V. References