In your assignment, you should include the following pieces of information: 1. The Research topic and main research problem you are trying to solve / describe 2. The research question and any related sub-questions 3. Literature review on your topic area. What is known about this issue already? What data already exists, and how will this be leveraged to avoid duplication and inform your evaluation? 4. Overview of the approach(es) will be using to address your specific research question, as well as a rationale for why you have chosen this approach (in other words, why is this approach the best choice to answer your question?) 5. Your chosen indicator(s), as well a description of how they were chosen/modified for your project 6. Your chosen data collection method and rationale for choosing it o Surveys, interviews (individual or group), or document review are among the more common strategies, but there are other options. Students are encouraged to check out this website for guidance or inspiration (also available as a pdf on the course website) 7. Your data collection tool The tool does not have to be designed or formatted - you are being evaluated on content. For instance, if you are choosing to do an online survey, provide the list of questions you will ask. If you will hold a semi-structured focus group. provide the guiding prompts. If you are uncertain of what to include, please see the instructor 8. Analysis of the data and discussion 9. Conclusion and recommendations (if existing) 10. References 11. Prepare and present 10 - 15 minutes PPT on the main findings of your research In your assignment, you should include the following pieces of information: 1. The Research topic and main research problem you are trying to solve / describe 2. The research question and any related sub-questions 3. Literature review on your topic area. What is known about this issue already? What data already exists, and how will this be leveraged to avoid duplication and inform your evaluation? 4. Overview of the approach(es) will be using to address your specific research question, as well as a rationale for why you have chosen this approach (in other words, why is this approach the best choice to answer your question?) 5. Your chosen indicator(s), as well a description of how they were chosen/modified for your project 6. Your chosen data collection method and rationale for choosing it o Surveys, interviews (individual or group), or document review are among the more common strategies, but there are other options. Students are encouraged to check out this website for guidance or inspiration (also available as a pdf on the course website) 7. Your data collection tool The tool does not have to be designed or formatted - you are being evaluated on content. For instance, if you are choosing to do an online survey, provide the list of questions you will ask. If you will hold a semi-structured focus group. provide the guiding prompts. If you are uncertain of what to include, please see the instructor 8. Analysis of the data and discussion 9. Conclusion and recommendations (if existing) 10. References 11. Prepare and present 10 - 15 minutes PPT on the main findings of your research
