Dear Colleagues
I am trying to write a proposal but I feel lost. First, I could not find the literature review I need. Second, I am not sure what methodology design I will use becasue I could not understand the research methodologies module.
It sounds like you are not ready to write your proposal yet. I suggest you find some of the original studies in your area and read them with an emphasis on which methods used and how they are being used. After that, you can use tools like Google Scholar to locate more up-to-date material.
Professor David, thank you for the answer. I have challenges as the topic is new in my country and I could not find literature review in my context. Also, I would like to use mixed method. However, I have read in some books about quantitative and qualitative methods but I still find some aspects not clear to me. For example, the difference between exploratory and explanatory. Also I found many methods to choose the random samples. Moreover, I am not sure about my research if it is pragmatic or what. I mean I am lost and I have to submit this this proposal soon. It os 3000 words so I can go in some details. Also some terms like positivism or interpretivism. I just want to make sure that I am building my proposal in a logic and understandable way for two reason. I would like to have a deep understanding as I am working on my dissertation next weeks. Also, I would like to achieve an excellent mark in this module. Thank you for your answer and kindness.
If you have little expertise with research methods, you should probably choose a topic where you can get guidance from the available literature. In your case, that might mean starting with literature that is not an exact match to your "context."
In general, mixed methods requires not only expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods, but also additional effort to "integrate" the two. If you do not already have prior expertise with at least one of the two underlying methods, I would not recommend mixed methods.
Hello there
I suggest you go over some books or publications concerned with the matter of writing proposals. I recommend the 'Handbook For Writing Proposals, by Robert J. Hamper'.
I also suggest you seek a mentor, someone who has an expertise in the field you are trying to research, and ask for their guidance.
Good luck.
Writing a proposal can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, you can overcome these difficulties. Before diving into the literature review, make sure you have a clear understanding of the purpose and objectives of your proposal. This will help you focus your research and identify the key areas to explore. If you can't find the literature review you need, try conducting a preliminary literature search using relevant keywords related to your topic. Use academic databases, online journals, and libraries to find relevant research papers, books, and other scholarly sources. Pay attention to the methodologies they have used and consider how they align with your research objectives. This will give you a foundation to build upon and can provide insights and inspiration for your own methodology design.
I think the steps are: reading widely, establishing a framework in your mind, and understanding how to solve a particular problem by using a theoretical and conceptual framework.
When writing a research proposal, it always good to start small. Write a one page summary of your initial ideas, research questions and objectives, and what you seek to achieve with your research. Seek guidance from peers and your advisor. That way you can be guided to the right literature., theories, an
Thank you for answering me all. It is helpful. I have a question about the generalizing. If I have chosen 150 maths teachers from a city while I do not know how many teschers in the city. For the interview i have chosen 10 purposefully teachers based on their responses on the first phase (questionnaire). How can I adress the limitations? Can I see the findings could be generalized on that city? Or I say the sample is explanatory and can not be generalized. Also the sample size could be there any limitation? Also if I want to mention my experience in which how can I acknowledge it in the methodology section?
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