PhD candidates in environmental studies or anthropology
Developing a dissertation proposal on sustainable agriculture in indigenous communities
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This dissertation proposal mind map explores how Mayan farmers in Yucatan can achieve sustainable livelihoods, structured around 5 core research questions with 62 nodes. It covers agrobiodiversity's effect on livelihood vulnerability, measuring diversity in agroecosystems, the role of Solares Escolares (school gardens) in community organizing, and the political ecology of farming in Yucatan. Key nodes include 'Why Shannon and Simpson DIs don't work' and 'What happens if we take farmers' critical thought seriously? (not just their technical knowledge)'. This How can Mayan farmers in Yucatan make a sustainable living? mind map template serves as a comprehensive research framework for participatory action research.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Researchers and NGOs working in rural Yucatan
Designing a participatory action research project with Mayan farmers
Agroecologists and agricultural economists
Evaluating agrobiodiversity measurement methods for smallholder systems
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Research Framework
Open the template in Xmind to explore the five core research questions and sixty-two nodes regarding Mayan agricultural sustainability.
Step 2
Customize Nodes and Document Findings
Expand the existing branches to integrate your own literature reviews, field data, and specific methodology notes into the framework.
Step 3
Personalize Structure and Export Results
Add new branches for your specific case study and export the final mind map as a PDF or image for your dissertation proposal.
Frequently asked questions
It includes 5 main branches covering agrobiodiversity, diversity measurement, school gardens, political ecology, and participatory action research, with 62 nodes total.
Open the .xmind file, explore each research question branch, and customize nodes with your literature review findings and methodology.
Yes, it's a free Xmind template that you can edit, add notes, and export for your research proposal.
It explores school gardens as a community organizing nexus, including the project history and action education principles.
Absolutely. You can replace the critique of Shannon/Simpson indices with your own analysis and add alternative metrics.
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