University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Information and Library Science

INLS 781, Proposal Development
Fall 2016

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1, August 23: The proposal as a plan for action

2, August 25: Defining a research question

3, August 30: Positioning the question within a particular area

4, September 1: Review of techniques for identifying pertinent literature

5, September 6: Reviewing the literature within the area

6, September 8: Identifying and working with a research advisor

7, September 13: Returning to the literature

8, September 15: Finalizing the research question

9, September 20: Selecting a method: data collection

10, September 22: Selecting a method: data collection; Ethical considerations

11, September 27: Selecting a method: data analysis

12, September 29: Defining and recruiting a sample

13, October 4: Putting the plan together

14, October 6: Moving from a plan to a project/study

October 11: Assignment 3, Methods chapter draft, due for instructor review

October 13, 9:30-10:45, Room 14: IRB proposal workshop (voluntary)

October 24: Final proposal due


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