PHASE THREE: METHOD
A research report is not an essay, but a report that incorporates the results of
PRIMARY research. Primary research is conducted to answer your research question.
It may be used to support or to dispute information found in the literature review. It
is not a means of expressing personal values or opinions.
This section includes the refined research question focus.
1.
Based on your research question, decide how you will investigate this issue
using primary research methods. Depending on your choice, follow
directions as outlined in class.
2.
Describe the method(s) you will be using. Justify why the method(s) you
selected is/are suitable for achieving your purpose.
3.
Plan an interview or questionnaire/survey with at least 15-20 questions.
Prepare letters of permission etc… to obtain data. Decide how you will
record the results of your investigation and prepare a tool to do so.
4.
Attach copies of your questionnaires/surveys and discuss how you will record
the results.
5.
If you plan to visit a community agency, identify the following
a. Name of the Social agency and address
b. Contact person and phone number
c. Date and Time of the visit/Interview/Observation
6.
Write a brief introduction that you can use when making contact with the
person(s) you plan to interview. (e.g., state who you are, the purpose of the
visit, why you want/need the interview and any other pertinent information.)
7.
When conducting your primary research collection it is important that your
respect an individual’s choice to respond to an interview/survey with “no
comment” or “no response at all” as a valid answer. Some people will prefer
not to participate in your research.
8.
You need to receive permission to record all interviews before you being. All
interviews need to be recorded as proof of it authenticity. A release form
must be signed by the interviewee.
FORMAT FOR PHASE THREE
PURPOSE:
 Research question is stated
 Brief summary of research review
 1-2 paragraphs
METHODOLOGY:
 Present Selected Method (Questionnaire etc..) Discuss the sample group, the
number to be given out, how the method is to be done.
 Justification of choice of method in relation to the topic.
 Written in future tense
 All relevant details to the methodology are included.
METHOD: Copy of method
 Question selection linked to Research Question and Literature Review
 Introductory statement is included
 Formatting
 Copy of permission sheets and contact information