A proposal for a qualitative study typically includes these elements in this order:
A)an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, a statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, a management plan, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding.
B)a statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, a management plan.
C)a statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, a management plan.
D)a statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, a management plan, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature.

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The purpose/aim of the study and its guiding questions should be stated first, followed by an explanation of the theoretical and methodological grounding and how the findings will fit with the larger literature. Lastly, a management plan is included. This order helps to establish the research context and background before moving into the specific research plan.

A Proposal for a Qualitative Study Typically Includes These Elements