investigate the Syonan Gallery’s impact on visitors suffering from PTSD
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore during World War 2. There have been several special exhibits and events to commemorate the battle for Singapore and the Japanese occupation that followed. Of these, one exhibition – “Syonan Gallery: War and its Legacies” at the Former Ford Factory – has triggered strong emotional responses from the public. People have been airing their views about it through social media. Some say that the war exhibits may be too distressing for visitors. They are particularly concerned about war survivors who may be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Others hope that guided conversations at the war exhibits will promote healing and closure. These speculations have yet to be verified by local research.
Imagine that you are an independent researcher who has been commissioned to investigate the Syonan Gallery’s impact on visitors suffering from PTSD. Design a mixed-methods study using a quantitative survey and a qualitative method of your choice.
Prepare a research proposal comprising the following sections to present your proposed study:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Hypotheses Development
4. Methodology
5. References
6. Appendices (optional)
Refer to the tips below before you start drafting your proposal. (90 marks)
Tips for developing your research proposal:
1. First, decide on the specific focus you wish to investigate. Read academic articles on PTSD, war museums and related areas to guide you in your decisions about your proposed study. A good place to start would be our SUSS library. There is an ample scholarly literature that you can access at the library and its electronic resources.
2. Once you have narrowed your focus, formulate your study’s purpose statement and the research questions that address this purpose. Explain how past research led you to this point.
3. Evaluate what previous research has found, focusing particularly on findings related to your research questions about PTSD and war museums.
4. Design a research study to address the research question(s) that you have constructed.
5. Write your research proposal using the following guidelines. The number of words suggested for each section is a rough guide – the answers you give may have a different word count for each section but the overall word count should NOT exceed 1500.
Introduction (200 words) –The aim of the Introduction section is to give the reader an overview of your proposed study. Have a strong lead in that engages the reader.
Tell the reader why it is important to study PTSD in relation to war museums, and how your proposed study would add value. Define PTSD and any other key concepts. Include an overview of how your proposal is structured. Although this section would be the first in your written proposal, it often makes sense to finalise it only after you have drafted the other sections.
Literature Review and Hypothesis development (600 words) – The aim of this section is to provide the reader with background information about what other research on this topic has found, and how that led you to develop your hypotheses.
Summarise the most relevant past research on PTSD and the impact of war museums on visitors. Comment on studies done on each of these areas. Tell us how your review guided the development of your research questions. This section should convince the reader that your proposed study will make a valuable contribution to your field.
Methodology (700 words) – The aim of this section is to allow the reader to understand how you intend to conduct a mixed-methods study on this topic.
You should be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the various elements of mixed-methods studies. Methodology typically covers: the proposed study’s design, sample (target population, sampling frame, sample characteristics and size, sampling methods), data collection methods (including any instruments), data anaylsis methods, research ethics, research rigour, and anticipated limitations.
Explain why your methods are suitable and appropriate for addressing your research questions. Be as clear and detailed as possible, to the extent that you can pass it to someone else who would then be able to conduct the study based only on what you have written.
References (not included in word count) – Give the full reference for every citation in your proposal. Strictly follow the APA style guide. You are required to cite at least ten journal articles or book chapters (excluding the textbook and study guide). Do note that internet references such as Wikipedia and YouTube are not counted. Note: Filter out your Reference List when you use Turnitin.
Appendices (not included in word count) – Appendices are optional for TMA2. If you have an overflow of very relevant literature, consider presenting it in an appendix. You may wish to present, for instance, a draft survey questionnaire or observation guide as an appendix. If you have appendices, remember to filter them out when you run your TMA2 through Turnitin.
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According to Anke Ehlers and Regina Steil, it is important to avoid the things that refresh the memories of experiences that an individual has gone through because such memories are capable for affecting the victims of posttraumatic stress disorder. The effects of posttraumatic stress disorder are mostly seen amongst the people who are exposed to memories that remind…
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