Assignment Detail:- PUBH6013 Qualitative Research Methods
Assessment: Individual Research Proposal
Learning Outcome 1: Understand epistemologies as they relate to qualitative research and when to use qualitative methodology
Learning Outcome 2: Critically evaluate different theoretical and methodological approaches to qualitative research
Learning Outcome 3: Appreciate cultural and ethical considerations for qualitative research in Public Health
Learning Outcome 4: Understand sampling techniques, bias and rigour as they apply to qualitative research
Context:
This assessment is prescribed to advance literature searching, critical analysis, research question development, research planning skills, and reflexivity as a researcher-
This assessment involves developing a research question, preparing interview and probe questions, identifying four people that you can interview on this topic -for example, your family or friends, colleagues-, and reflecting on your motivation and justification of your research proposal-
It assesses the key understanding necessary for conceptualising and developing a qualitative research proposal, which will prepare you for the use of qualitative methods in research and evaluation as a public health practitioner-
There are three steps to completing this assignment-
Instructions: Step 1:Develop a research question -similar to the ones you have explored throughout this subject- that supports qualitative exploration of a topic of your choice- Review the materials from Module 1 to familiarise yourself with the scope and purpose of qualitative research-Warning: Topics must be low risk- This means that the topic should not be likely to cause distress or humiliation, and should not focus on vulnerable groups -such as children or people with a disability-- You should discuss with your learning facilitator if you are unsure whether your topic is suitable-
Step 2:
Write 6-8 interview questions that:• Focus on obtaining information that will help you to answer your research question• Are qualitative -focusing on experience, opinion, values, perceptions etc- in nature• Comply with best practice principles for interview question design -Module 4-Obtain feedback from 2 -two- people to refine and improve your questions, and keep records of this feedback for submission with the project proposal-
Step 3:
Write a research proposal for your qualitative project- You must include:• A brief literature review to summarise the existing knowledge in this space, and justify your proposed project-• Your research question and the knowledge gap that it will address-• A summary of the key elements of the methodology that you think would be the most appropriate methodology to use to explore your research question -ie grounded theory, phenomenology etc-, and why it is appropriate for exploring your research question-• Your methods, including how you will select your participants -in this case, four people whom you already know- and your interview process-• Your interview questions-• A personal reflection on your motivation for exploring this research question, any ethical or cultural considerations for your project, and anything that could create a risk of bias in your data -ie interviewing friends--• An appendix containing records of the feedback received on your interview questions -such as a copy of the interview questions with tracked changes--
Attachment:- Research Proposal-rar
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