Model 3 for Qualitative / Historical & Legal Research Proposals:

I. Introduction

A. General Problem Statement

1. Introduction - Abbreviated purpose of the study
2. Context of Problem
3. Background of the Problem
4. Purpose of Study - fully stated
B. Preliminary Literature Review
C. Specific Research Historical Questions or Legal Issue

1. Include definitions of key concepts or terms

2. The specific research question may emerge from the documents analyzed

D. Significance of the Proposed Study

II. Design and Methodology

A. Case Study Design

B. Sources: Search, Selection, and Criticism
C. Purposeful Sampling Strategies
D. Inductive Data Analysis
E. Limitations of the Design (scope of study, the design, and methodology)


III. References Used in the Proposal

IV. Appendices might include:

A. Letters of permission to use an archival collection

B. Description of the content of the archival collection
C. Bibliography for the final study
D. Chapter Outline for final report
E. Proposed time schedule for completing the study

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