1. Describe why the social issue or phenomenon that you picked is uniquely common for a specific group of people in a specific context. It goes without saying you need to describe the context where the issue or phenomenon is prevalent.

2. Pinpoint the “social fact?’  to which the social issue or phenomenon can be attributed and how these affect the behavior of people and cause the issue you are interested in.

3. Identify which type of research will be most applicable in analyzing the social issue which you chose considering the strengths and limitations of each type.

4. As a researcher, what will be your main objective in doing this research? What will be the best approach to this – as an objective and neutral researcher or a purposive and engaged advocate? Please explain your answer.

5. Will a deductive or inductive approach be useful here? Please explain your answer.