Note: Setting will be in New Zealand
Consider using mixed research method design
The proposal will consist of:
- Front page
Title of research, name and details. - Abstract. A 200-250 word summary of the proposed research including the key points: what, why, how and when. This should include a brief description of the aims of the study, the people or subject matter involved, the methodology, the methods to be used, and the significance and benefits of the research.
- Title. This should be short (up to 10 words) and represent what your research is about.
- Key words. Nominate up to 5 key words as relevant for data base searching.
- Background. There are two aspects to this – one is how the project came about, and the other is its relationship to other research in the field. a) Write a brief history of the research area indicating other work in the field and a summary of previous conclusions. Include a brief literature review indicating where you gained your information and any personal references such as discussions with people, conference papers, policy documents, memos etc. b) Indicate what possible research needs to be done, and why you have chosen to focus on your question.
- The question: a) State the question and the research inquiry
b) Outline the aims and objectives
c) Define terms. - Overall research design/Methodology: The process of inquiry informed by epistemological and ontological position and the overall design and general steps and stages of the project. Theoretical/conceptual framing – This section sets out the theoretical concepts which have been chosen from the literature review as the basis for developing and carrying out the project in detail. It answers the question, why is it being done in this particular way?
- Actual design /Methods: Setting – For the study
Sample/Participants/Proposed Data Source – The sources of data/information. Who or what is included/excluded and why?
Methods – The methods, procedures and instruments for data collection. Details of the data to be collected, e.g. interview questions, outcome measures.
Analysis – The methods of data analysis or synthesis - Treaty of Waitangi considerations and obligations
- Ethical implications: The ethical implications of the planned research. For example, anonymity, confidentiality, privacy, vulnerability, harm, informed consent and cultural safety.
- Rigour/validity strategy: Outline how you plan to ensure that the results obtained will be rigorous or valid. Cover concepts such as validity/trustworthiness, reliability/dependability, objectivity/subjectivity, representativeness/uniqueness, and generalisability / transferability and credibility.
- Significance and relevance of the proposed research: Who is going to gain what from this research? This is where the anticipated outcomes of the project in relation to theory, practice, health policy and personal learning can be summarised. Ensure congruence with the limitations and assumptions of the research.
- Appendices – If any
- References: All the books, journal articles, reports, Acts, memos and submissions which have been referred to should be listed as per APA 7th edition reference style.