- What is your topic and why does it interest you? What is your research question(s) for this study?
- What theoretical framework(s) as a guide in your research? If so, which one, and why is it important within the Human Services field?
- Who is your target participant group and how would you obtain access to this group?
- Would your study utilize quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods? What specific approach would you use for data gathering (interview, established survey/measurement tool, meta-analysis, etc.) and why is this structure appropriate for this study? What would a possible drawback be to using this methodology?
- Identify the tools you would use in your study. Provide rationale for the use of this tool. If you are creating an interview for the study, including the interview questions and the rationale for each question.
- Would you use a traditional format of data collection or would you use an online format? Provide rationale for this format.
- What protections are you putting into place to protect your participants? What type of informed consent would you use?
- How would your research results potentially impact current knowledge in the field and Human Services policies and/or services?
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