This Assignment #2: Final Research Proposal is the continuation of
Assignment #1: Literature Review and Research Questions. By completing both
assignments, you will be producing a qualitative research project proposal that
includes all relevant qualitative research components (Course Learning Outcome
8).
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assignment will be submitted electronically via “Assignments” on
Blackboard and automatically screened for academic integrity using SafeAssign.
It is worth 25% of your final grade. Please read the instructions and the
Rubric thoroughly.
MY RESEARCH QUESTION:
· In what ways can social media use affect mental health, and what are some tactics that may be used to create a more pleasant online environment?
RESEARCH QUESTION(s)
· In what ways can social media use affect mental health, and what are some tactics that may be used to create a more pleasant online environment?
DATA AND METHODS – Emily
Sampling Strategies (100-200 words)
· Explain how you will be collecting your data. What sampling method (snowball sampling or purposive sampling) will you use to recruit your participants? Refer to scholarly sources from sampling methods (cite)
· Explain how you will find your first participants, then the rest. Write when, where, and how you will use/post the call for participation (Appendix A).
· Convince the reader that you have chosen the most appropriate data collection approach. For example, discuss the advantage of using snowball sampling instead of other sampling methods or vice versa.
Note: You must cite relevant sources whenever needed. (failure to refer to sources will result in a zero mark)
Sample Characteristics (100-200 words) – Emily
· Write who the targeted study population is. Write demographic information (age, gender, race, etc.). Write a tentative sample size.
· Describe the site and population from which you will draw your sample.
Data Collection (150 words and above)- Emily
· Explain how you will record data as you discover it.
· Discuss different ways of capturing the data (design of your study). It may include (but is not limited to) writing field notes, video or audio taping, in-depth interviews, asking participants to draw pictures or diagrams for you, showing participants some pictures, etc.
· Discuss when to stop collecting more data (data saturation).
Note: You must cite relevant sources whenever needed. (failure to refer to sources will result in a zero mark)
A SAMPLE IS ATTACHTED BUT ONLY DO DATA METHODS, (SAMPLE STRATEGY, SAMPLE CHARASETICS, DATA COLLECTION)
