What are the good and bad effects of political scandals?

What are the good and bad effects of political scandals? A research proposal simply details the how your study would be conducted if approved by an institutional review board.
As you begin to think about possible topics of research, keep in mind that qualitative studies are valuable for research:
that delves in-depth into complexities and processes
on little-known phenomena or innovative systems
on informal and unstructured processes in organizations
that seeks to explore where and why policy and local knowledge and practice are at odds
on real, as opposed to stated, organizational goals
research that can not be done experimentally for practical
or ethical reasons
for which relevant variables have not been identified
For possible research topics, you might consult academic journal articles, news articles, organization websites (government, nonprofit, health care, higher education, law enforcement), or individuals such as family, friends, and colleagues.

A qualitative research proposal should include the following sections:
Introduction
Literature Review
Design and Methods
Dissemination Plan
Timeline
Budget
Appendices

The introduction of a research proposal should include the following:
Introduce Topic and Significance
Focus on importance of study (Why bother with the question?)
Clear and concise (details will follow later)
Synopsis of the primary target of the study
Persuasive logic backed up with factual evidence
Statement of Purpose
Discovery? Description? Conceptualization (theory building)? Sensitization? Emancipatory? Other?
Research Question
The problem can be broad but must be specific enough to convince others that it is worth focusing on
Research questions clearly delineated (sometimes with sub-questions)
Scope of the research question(s) needs to be manageable within the time frame and context of the study
Suggested Length: 2-3 Pages

The literature review of a research proposal should include the following:
Related literature and theoretical traditions
Selective and persuasive – building a case for what is known or believed, what’s missing, and how the study fits in
Literature is used to demonstrate openness to complexity of phenomenon, rather than funneling toward an a priori conceptualization
For the purposes of this project, your literature review should cite 8-10 academic sources (i.e., books, journal articles).
Suggested Sites for Sources:
LMU Library
https://library.lmunet.edu/library
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/
Suggested Length: 4-5 Pages
For more information on writing a literature review:

The design and methods of a research proposal should include the following:
Overall Approach and Rationale
Description of the particular method that will be used and its creators/interpreters
Rationale for qualitative research generally and for the specific method to be used
Sampling
What type of sampling have you chosen, and what is the purpose of the sampling type?
What are the characteristics of potential types of persons, events, or processes to be sampled?
How did you make decisions about sampling to be employed?
What is the size of the sample, based on previous experience, pilot work, etc.?
Access and Recruitment
How will you go about recruiting and negotiating access to research participants?
Data Gathering Methods
Types: Individual interviews, participant observation, focus groups, personal and public documents, Internet-based data, videos, etc. (all vary with different traditions)
Data Analysis
How will data be keep organized and retrievable? How will data be “broken up” to see something new?
How will the researchers engage in reflexivity (e.g., be self-analytical)?
Convinces the reader that the researcher is sufficiently knowledgeable about qualitative analysis and has necessary skills
Trustworthiness (Soundness of the Research)
Examples of strategies used:
Triangulation
Prolonged contact with informants, including continuous validation of data
Continuous checking for representativeness of data and fit between coding categories and data
Use of expert consultants
Ethical Considerations
What will be included on your consent forms? (A draft of your consent form should be included in the appendices.)
What sensitive issues may arise from your research, and how do you plan to deal with them?
Suggested Length: 4-5 Pages

The conclusion of a research proposal should include the following sections:
Dissemination Plan
How will you administer your research?
Timeline
What will your schedule be for administering your research (in terms of years, months, days, and times)
How long will individual research activities take to administer?
How long will the whole research project take to administer?
Budget
How much will it cost to administer your research (in terms of individual activities and the research as whole)?
Support your cost estimates with citation and/or logical arguments.
Appendices
What important documents can you include to help clarify how your research will be administered?
Suggested Length: 1-2 Pages for Each Section

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