Sample Of The Qualitative Research Proposal Page 9

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RESEARCH PAPER SAMPLE
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Have great discussions of quantitative research methods and useful checklists. Additionally,
language from Merriam’s, Qualitative Research, can be helpful.
Definition of Key Terms
Keep this brief, if extensive a glossary is required, which would belong in the appendices
Each definition appears as a third level heading in this section. Cite the sources of your
materials. For example:
De-centering: a means of changing the power of negative or oppressive words and
phrases that hegemonic cultures subconsciously use to impose and maintain the power
relationships in the cultures as defined and proposed by Jacques Derrida (Hatch & Cunliffe,
2006, p. 311).
And so on…
Delimitations
Most research topics cover areas that are far too multitudinous, multifaceted, complex, or
inexhaustible to be addressed in a research study of any scope, say nothing of an undergraduate
or a graduate level research paper.
There are research directions and research questions
suggested by your research topic but are not addressed in this research study. Discuss a few of
these to show that you know where your research fits in its scholarly community and that you
know what you can accomplish
Limitations of the Study
Describe what your research design cannot accomplish due to the scope of the project,
limitations of time and resources. However, do not adopt a whiny and petulant tone; you are
simply acknowledging reality, as does every other student in your position. For example, Due to
the scope of this research project you are not able to collect data from the entire recommended

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