Reading and Evaluating Research Introduction

Introduction Hourglass Section 1 – Prior/Published Research Section 2 – Your Research Section 3 – Hypotheses/Predictions

Is the topic and prior literature… 1 Prior Research Is the topic and prior literature… Stated Integrated Adequate Overlooked Problems or gaps Lead Logically to next section

Is the present research… 2 Present Research Is the present research… Purpose Clear Context Improvement Problem or Gap New and Original Support Definition

Is the present research… (cont) 2 Present Research Is the present research… (cont) Important Theoretical Practical Do you care Who would care Advancement Theory Clear Strong and Coherent Refining or Updating Flow to next section about Hypotheses

Are the hypotheses… Clear Precise and Specific 3 Hypotheses/Predictions Are the hypotheses… Clear Precise and Specific Testable and Falsifiable Parsimonious Consistent If Relational Research… Nature and Scope Why Any other reasons?

Are the hypotheses… (cont) 3 Hypotheses/Predictions Are the hypotheses… (cont) If Moderators Strengthen or Weaken Why Fit within theory Any other reasons Any other variables If Causal Research… If causal modeling…