Proposing a Qualitative Research

Description

For this assignment, assume the role of a manager in a local public health office located in your community. Public health problems exist in every community, and your job in this scenario is to help your staff understand how to create a qualitative research proposal to address any problem they might confront. You will be developing an exemplar or model proposal for your staff to use in their professional development training. Instructions Choose a new public health problem in your community, and propose a qualitative research method to study the problem. Document Format and Length Format your proposal using APA style. Use the APA Style Paper Template, linked in the Resources. An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your proposal. Be sure to include:  A title page and references page. An abstract is not required. A running head on all pages. Appropriate section headings. Your proposal should be 8–10 pages in length, not including the title page and references page. Supporting Evidence Cite 6–8 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your proposal. Proposal Requirements The requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the Proposing a Qualitative Research Study Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. Assess the importance of the public health problem you are addressing.  Interpret local public health assessment data.  Who is most affected? How serious is this issue? Is there an immediate sense of urgency? What has been done in past? What is the current gap in effective practice? Apply an accepted public health theory or model to the problem.  To what extent does the theory or model provide a deeper understanding of the issue and its effects on community members? Apply qualitative research methods appropriate in the current public health context.  Select a focus group or in-depth personal interviews.  Explain why you chose this method. List two significant advantages of this method. Develop 10 open-ended questions for community members about the issue.  Under each question, present a brief rationale for the question, and what you expect to find in the responses. Explain how you will demonstrate the validity and reliability of your questions. Identify two key ethical issues applicable to your chosen research method.  Explain how you will address these issues in your research proposal. Propose a source of funding for a qualitative research project and a time frame for completing the research. Create a plan to communicate public health research findings. Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.  Write for a specific purpose and audience. Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements. Submission Requirements Proofread your proposal before you submit it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your proposal.