Project: Online Research

Online Research

Get an extra pair of hands on deck to help you conduct research on a particular topic or question.

Time Frame:1-4 weeks
Deliverable Type:Written Materials
Skills Needed:Research, Writing
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Project Deliverables

  • A compilation of research on a specific topic (e.g. industry best practices, literature review, media contacts, industry trends, etc.) including a list of sources

  • Recommendations on areas for further exploration/research

  • Note: This project is not designed to be used for prospect or grant research

You can add additional details about what you need when you post this project.

You need this if:

  • You need more information about a specific topic that is relevant to your Organization

  • You want to gather information, news, potential contacts, etc. to move forward on a project

  • You need online research (evidence) in order to make an informed decision about your Organization’s policies, processes, or programs

The Right Professional for this Project

Skills & Experience
ResearchWriting
  • Experience analyzing, writing or sourcing research
  • Strong research and written communication skills
When

Can spend 15-25 hours over 1-4 weeks

Where

Works remotely from anywhere

What you give

Expect to spend approximately 4-5 hours managing this project
What you should have prepared
  • Clear research goals and areas of interest
  • Staff member committed to this project
  • Optional: Budget to gain access to paid sources, if applicable

What you get

Money Saved

$5,239

Based on general market rates for professional contractors, we estimate that it would cost you about this much to outsource this work.

Hours Saved

25

Based on the scope and complexity of this project, we estimate that it would take about this long to complete the work on your own.

Skills Learned
Critical Thinking

Typical Project Plan

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Prep: Information Gathering
  • Volunteer Manager and Professional discuss specific topic(s) of interest, research objectives and information needs, as well as preferred sources/databases (if any)
  • Volunteer Manager and Professional create research questions and agree on key terms
1
Milestone 1: Preliminary Research Outline
  • Professional conducts preliminary online research and creates an outline
  • Professional shares outline with Volunteer Manager for feedback
2
Milestone 2: Research & Analysis
  • Professional conducts online research and analyzes information
  • Professional drafts a research report and creates a list of sources
  • Volunteer Manager provides feedback, which Professional incorporates
  • Professional conducts an additional round of research (if necessary)
3
Milestone 3: Report Findings
  • Professional delivers research and shares findings with Volunteer Manager