Using information from course readings, create a “mini-proposal” which outlines a research project focused on a specific problem or question and utilizes a specific qualitative method discussed in this week’s (Week 2) readings. Emphasis should be placed on clear definition of the phenomena to be investigated, referenced procedures and methods for the investigation, and detailed description of the form and substance of expected findings from this mock study. This assignment should also address the strengths and weaknesses of applying qualitative methods as opposed to quantitative methods to answer the proposed research question.

Support your paper with a minimum of 5 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Reading Material:

Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among the five approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

The Qualitative Researcher’s Companion; A. Michael Huberman & Matthew B. Miles

Gherardi, S., & Turner, B. (2002). In Miles, A.M. & Huberman, M.B. The qualitative researcher’s companion

Mixed Methods Research : Merging Theory with Practice; by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber Publisher Guilford Publications