Proposal+Structure+Outline

TITLE

ABSTRACT Aims Methods Expected results Expected significance and circulation

OVERVIEW What the study aims to accomplish. How the study will accomplish these aims, and why the proposed approach is best. Where you will obtain data. Why the study is important, in general, and particularly at this historical moment. Who will carry the study out, with what expertise and preparation? .

BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE State of the phenomena. State of the social and cultural studies literature on the phenomena

PREPARATION AND WORK THUS FAR Record and expertise of researcher Preliminary findings Pilot studies

METHODOLOGY AND PLAN OF WORK Conceptual framework Research questions Site justification Study components Schedule of activities Evaluation and Validity Research Ethics

DISSEMENATION Conference presentations Publications Cross-expertise dialogue Policy work