Reports of research generally involve a clear description
of the problem and the methodology together with the results,
the researchers' interpretations of the data based on their theoretical
framework, and a conclusion.
It is important because
THE FINAL STAGES IN REPORTING
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
The Discussion
Limitations, Future Research,
and Conclusion Sections
in their final stages insofar as qualitative
research reports can be more varied in terms of organization and in
terms of the specific sections included (e.g., results and discussion might be
grouped together).
THE FINAL STAGES IN REPORTING
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
REPORTING COMBINED METHOD
(QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE) RESEARCH
survey-based
research methods, such as the use of questionnaires, are often used to triangulate
both more quantitative and more qualitatively oriented data.
CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETING REPORTS OF RESEARCH
The Research Problem and Questions
When reporting research, the problem and questions need to be clearly
stated and presented as part of a theoretical framework.
The Research Hypotheses
The research hypotheses (if any) also need to be clearly stated and presented
as part of a theoretical framework in the research report
The Audience
It is important to take into consideration the needs, interests, and expectations
of the audience when reporting research.
The Abstract
the abstract provides a brief overview, that readers will
usually use to determine whether the study is relevant to their current interests
and research needs.
The Literature Review
The literature review explains the context for the research, together with
details about the findings, strengths, and weaknesses of previous studies in
the area
The Design of the Study
the design to allow other researchers to replicate the study and to be able to
understand and evaluate the validity of the results, based on the methods
used.
Logistics
* appropriate permission or consent from the participants.
* secure place fr data
* a contingency plan for a problem
* timeline
Participants
* sufficient biographical details of the participants
* confidentiality, anonymity
* is the information provided to them
Data Gathering
* choice of sample
* evidence of validity
* information of when, how, where the data were gathered
*explicit data-gathering
Data Analysis
* transcription
* coding system
*interrater reliability
all citations in reports
of research, (whether books, articles, chapters, etc.), and only those citations,
are included in the correct format in the reference list