Hello all,
I feel a lot better after creating my research plan, just like I felt better after completing the proposal. I actually wish we had to create a research plan sooner because giving myself these deadlines for specific tasks has helped me finally conceptualize my project. I finally got in contact with the correct IRB person from my school and unfortunately I will have to go through the entire process. First I have to do a 3 hour training that my instructor of record also has to complete, and then I have to do a 10 page application. After the application is completed, I have to wait for feedback on what changes they would like for me to make and then after approval, I can proceed with my research. I asked how long the entire process could take once I turn in my application and the estimated wait time is 2 weeks. I am hoping this doesn’t push much further because I have planned to do my interviews in the 2nd milestone. I have to work really hard to get everything completed for the application really soon otherwise I don’t think my project will work.

COPLAC – Case Studies in Peace Making – Research Plan – Abriana Robinson

 Date Task Note
Wednesday, Sept 27th IRB Training 3 hour minimum
Sunday, Oct 1st Revise Proposal/Research Contract Complete 9/29***
Friday, Sept 29th IRB Application/Dr. Fisher 2 week minimum for approval
Saturday, Sept 30th Review meeting minutes Anything significant to post?
Any additional leads to information?
Monday, Oct 2nd  – Tuesday, Oct 3rd Schedule 3-5 Interview appointments
Monday, Oct 2nd – Wednesday, Oct 4th Construct questions for interviews w/ input
Thursday, Oct 5th – Wednesday, Oct 11th Review Media &

Uploading to Media Library

 SRIP Website
YouTube News Clips
Articles
Milestone 1: October 12
Material & resources gathered
Monday, Oct 26th Take pictures of relevant sites à MetaSlider Upload to Media Library
***As scheduled*** Conduct Scheduled Interviews
Schedule any necessary re-dos/mistakes etc.
Tuesday, Oct 24th Edit Videos Pt.1 Upload to Media Library
Milestone 2: October 26

Materials organized & edited
Friday, Oct 27th – Saturday Oct 28th Complete Timeline Upload to Media Library
Sunday, Oct 29th – Monday Oct 30th Complete Map Interactive or visually appealing
Tuesday, October 31st Edit Videos Pt.2
Friday, Nov 3rd – Nov 6th Build/Structure Website
Tuesday, Nov 7th – Wed Nov 8th Narration/Analysis Guidance from Dr. Manthei
Milestone 3: November 9
Completed draft of website
Sunday, Nov 13th – Saturday, Nov 18th Revise & Add to Narration/Analysis Get feedback
Sunday, Nov 19th – Thursday, Nov 23rd Make esthetic changes/Final additions Get feedback
Final Project Due: November 30