In the social sciences, what structure would you favour? This is what I have so far, something isn't sitting riht though and I can't put my finger on it. All feedback appreciated.
Introduction
Research Questions
Worldview
Methodology
Research Design
Research Methods
Sample/Access
Data analysis
Validity/Reliability
Ethical Considerations
Limitations?
ONE EXAMPLE
3.1Introduction
Overview of section
What you are going to write about- summary of content of section
3.2. This section will illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of different methods...of your choice and relevant to your work
3.2.1Qualitative
Advantages
Disadvantages
3.2.2 Quantitative
Advantages
Disadvantages
3.2.3 Mixed
Advantages
Disadvantages
3.3 Research Design chosen and reasons
3.4 Methods To Select A Sample.
3.5 Primary research context
3.5.1 Geographical location/ time period – make various key dates explicit.
3.5.2 Participants
Who did you contact?
Who did you Interview?
Who completed questionnaires?
3.6. Questionnaire Design and the method of analysis
3.6.1Proposed Methods to Collect and Analyse Research data
3.6.2 Linking of Objectives to the Questionnaire Questions
3.7 Limitations Of Proposed Methodology
3.8 Ethical Issues
3.9 Conclusion
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