Today’s Plan:
- Attendance
- A Few Missing Proposals
- Primary Research
- Homework
Primary Research Materials
I want you to take some time in class today to work on developing primary research materials. So, if you are planning an interview, survey, or focus group, then start drafting specific questions. For focus groups, start identifying potential locations–where can you hold your session? Identify who you can interview. Draft the “invitation” or contact email. If you need to interview an expert, then find one who is locally available. Etc. I want to review materials before you hit “send.”
I want you to begin by reviewing:
- Class notes on Surveys
- Think about having a survey of 8=10 questions. Think if you need demographic data to narrow your research focus. Do not include more than one open-ended free write question
- Class notes on Interviews
- Scroll down. This includes a template for emailing a faculty member to request an interview
- Class notes on Focus Groups
I’ll give you 8 minutes to read, and then 10 minutes to write. Then you will peer review each other’s materials, focusing on question quality. Remember that, regardless of research method, we are looking to avoid bias, avoid leading questions, avoid double-barreled questions, and compose clear, accessible questions. I’ll give you about 8 minutes to peer review, and then 8 minutes to revise materials and submit them to Canvas (Primary Resource Materials Drafting March 2nd).
Homework
Remember that the annotated bibliography is due on Monday.
