Cultural Diversity Research Methodologies In Morrison's

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities

Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis) 

Research objectives (e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project

Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):

Section Three: Literature sources searched

Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:

Section Four: Activities and timescales

Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g. research, development and analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report):

How long this will take:

Milestone one:  _________________

Target date (set by tutor): ____________________

Milestone two: _______________________

Target date (set by tutor): ______________________      

Gantt Chart

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies

What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your areas of research will cover:

Comments and agreement from tutor

Comments (optional):

I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is appropriate.

Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________

Comments and agreement form project proposal checker (IV sampling)

Comments (Optional): 

I confirm that the project is appropriate.

Agreed /Disagree:          (Name of the IV)                                                        Date

Section 1: Basic details:

Project title:

Student name:

Student ID number:

Programme:

College Name:

Intended research start date:

Intended research end date: 

Section 2 Project summary

Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:

· Interviews                           Yes                    No

· Questionnaires                   Yes                    No

· Observations                      Yes                    No

· Use of personal records    Yes                    No

· Data Analysis                     Yes                    No

· Action Research                 Yes                    No

· Focus Groups                     Yes                    No

· Others (Please specify):    

Section 3:  Participants

Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.

Will your research involve human participants?

Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:

Ages 12-16:                 Young people aged:  17-18        Adults:  

How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?      

Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?

Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not wish to answer?

Yes       No

If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this

Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be observed.

Yes      No

Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the study)?

Yes   No

Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a brief summary of your findings in general)

Yes    No

Section 4: Data Storage and Security

Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998)

Yes No

Who will have access to the data and personal information?

During the research:

Where will the data be stored?

Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used

Yes   No

If Yes, please provide further details:

After the research:

Where will the data be stored?

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?

Will data be kept for use by other researchers?  Yes                     No

Section 5: Ethical Issues

Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:

It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise because of your research.  Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited to the following:

8. Informed consent.

9. Potentially vulnerable participants.

10. Sensitive topics

11. Risk to participants and /or researchers

12. Confidentiality/anonymity

13. Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality

14. Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).

15. Reporting

16. Dissemination and use of your findings.

Section 6: Declaration

I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy:       Yes No

I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:

Yes No

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:

The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical issues that may arise in the course of my research

Name:                                                                         Date: