A. Data collection method: State your data collection method (qualitative interview) and justify your selection of the method. Briefly discuss merits (and limitations) of using this particular data collection method. Use a method textbook or scholarly literature to support your argument.
b. Focus of Inquiry: Identify 3-5 areas your investigation will focus on. Justify your choices. Your areas of inquiry should correspond with a conceptual framework. What kind of information are you planning to obtain in order to address each focus of inquiry?
c. Interviewees: Who are your interviewees? What are your selection criteria (be as detailed as possible)? What is the sample size (general expectation is 10+) ? Justify your selection criteria.
d. Detailed Data Collection Plan: Describe your data collection plan in details – when, where, and how are you going to conduct interviews? How are you going to recruit your interviewees? Any obstacles you might predict? How long will each interview be (general expectation – one hour each) ? Which platform (e.g., Zoom, Skype) do you plan to use? All interviews need to be conducted virtually and audio- or video-recorded.
e. Time Table: Break down your data collection plan in multiple stages and create a detailed and realistic time table.
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