• Consider the research topic you are developing
• Review Chapter 3 and 4 of the Ravitch and Carl text and use Table 3.1, page 65 to help you create a rationale using the questions as your guide.
• Review the Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question media program as a guideline to help you with your research question.

Transform your notes from your preparation work and briefly explain in your post the following:

1. The research purpose of your inquiry
2. The rationale
3. Issues of positionality
4. The research question