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. Developing a Mixed Methods Proposal is Volume 5 in the SAGE Mixed Methods Research Series.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Why a Guide for Developing Mixed Methods Proposals? What is Mixed Methods research? What are the Advantages of Mixed Methods Research? What should you consider when engaging in mixed methods research? What does a Mixed Methods Research Proposal Look Like? Practice Session Chapter 2. The Role of Theory in Mixed Methods Research What role does theory play in a mixed methods research proposal? Practice Session Chapter 3. Asking Appropriate Research Questions The Role of Research Questions Types of Research Questions Creating Your Own Research Questions Practice Session Chapter 4. The Mixed Methods Proposal Introduction Purpose of the Mixed Methods Proposal Introduction Components of the Mixed Methods Proposal Introduction Practice Session Chapter 5. The Literature Review: Situating Your Mixed Methods Study in the Larger Context The Role of the Literature Review Preparing and Organizing Your Research Literature The Components of the Literature Review Writing the Literature Review Conclusion Practice Session Chapter 6. Mixed Methods Designs: Frameworks for Organizing Your Research Methods Learning the Language of Mixed Methods Designs Understanding Mixed Methods Designs Choosing a Mixed Methods Design Visually Representing your Mixed Methods Design Conclusion Practice Session Chapter 7. The Heart of the Mixed Methods Research Plan: Discussing Your Methods Section The Role of the Research Methods Section The Components of the Mixed Methods Research Section Conclusion Practice Session Chapter 8. A Little Lagniappe…A Little Something Extra The Supporting Sections of the Mixed Methods Proposal Writing and Talking About Your Mixed Methods Proposal Issues Beyond Writing the Mixed Methods Research Proposal Conclusion Practice Session Chapter 9. An Example of a Real-World Mixed Methods Research: The Racial Microaggressions Study Proposal Explanatory Mixed Methods Example