Target. Is the case adequately defined? (boundaries?)(context?)

Topic. Are potential issues identified? (etic or emic?)

Sources. Are data sources identified? (redundancy?)(credability?)

Case selection. Is selection plan reasonable? (alternatives?)

Data gathering. Are activities outlined? (issue-based?)(instruments?)

Validation. Are steps to triangulate indicated? (interpretive views?)

Access. Are arrangements for study anticipated? (researcher role?)

Confidentiality. Is need for protection shown? (anon?)(right to review?)

Cost. Are time and resource estimates reasonable? (cost-benefits?)

Clarity. Does the proposal read well? (explication?)(jargon?)

Integrity. Do its pieces fit together? (unity?)(sense of story?)

Attractivness. Does it pique reader interest? (intrigue?)(sensationalistic?)