Vol. 5 in the Mixed Methods Research series.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This practical, hands-on guide helps beginning researchers create a mixed methods research proposal for their dissertations, grants, or general research studies. The book intertwines descriptions of the components of a research proposal (introduction, literature review, research methods, etc.) with discussions of the essential elements and steps of mixed methods research. Examples from a real-world, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research study demonstrate concepts in action throughout the book, and an entire sample proposal appears at the end of the book, giving readers insight into every step up to completion. Readers who complete the exercises in each chapter will have an individualized, detailed template for their own mixed methods research proposal." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

List of Elements

Editor's Introduction

Preface

Acknowledgements

About the authors

Chapter 1. Why a Guide for Developing Mixed Methods Proposals?

Chapter 2. The Role of Theory in Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 3. Asking Appropriate Research Questions

Chapter 4. The Mixed Methods Proposal Introduction

Chapter 5. The Literature Review : Situating Your Mixed Methods Study in the Larger Context

Chapter 6. Mixed Methods Designs : Frameworks for Organizing your Research Methods

Chapter 7. The Heart of the Mixed Methods Research Plan : Discussing Your Methods Section

Chapter 8. A Little Lagniappe? : a Little Something Extra

Chapter 9. An Example of a Real-World Mixed Methods Research : the Racial Microaggressions Study Proposal

Appendices

References

Index