B453 Exploratory Research Report

Due: Tuesday, October 7th at 12:30 pm                                  

                 

Oral Report: 15 Minutes Maximum.  Cover the material from the Executive Summary and a little of the details

 

Written Report:

 

n      Executive Summary (two pages maximum)

         Exploratory Research Objectives

         Methodology:  number of participants, how and when conducted, how results were compiled, etc.

         Key findings (bullet points).

         Tentative Conclusions/Hypotheses and Recommendations for Backcountry

         Recommendations for descriptive survey research:  If there are particular areas that should be focused upon or explored further, outline them here.

         Positioning implications

 

n      Detailed Report

         For every bullet point from Key Findings section, give verbatim quotes and/or explain in more detail the comments given that led you to draw the conclusion in the executive summary.  Provide evidence for every key finding and recommendation.  Includes quotations as needed and expand on issues leading to the key findings.

 

n      Back-up Information (appendix)

         In depth interviews: Include the interview Guide. Each student provides detailed notes from their in-depth interviews.   Document the participants – include a brief background profile of each – use first names only to protect confidentiality.  Explain how you synthesized the data to come up with your findings

 

·        Focus Group: Include the Discussion Guide and document the participants – include a brief background profile of each – use first names only to protect confidentiality. PROVIDE A VIDEO DVD or VHS.

 

n      Positioning Implications:  Describe the how Klīm is currently positioned, and, based on your research so far, how you think they should be positioned the future and/or how the recommendations from this project should be affected by Klīm's positioning.  Be sure to include a list of determinant attributes, a positioning statement, and a perceptual map