qualitative

No

Topic

Max Grade

Awarded Grade

A

Introduction and Literature Review

1.

What was the general issue, topic, or question being investigated?

1

2.

What was the purpose of the study? Is the phenomenon to be studied clearly articulated and delimited?

2

3.

What was the need or rationale for this particular study?

1

B

Method

4.

Which purposeful sampling technique was used? What was the sample size? How were people selected for interviews or observations?

3

5.

What was the research role assumed by the researcher? What was the person's training and background?

3

6.

How long was the researcher in the field?

1

7.

What was the design selected?

1

C

Results and Discussion

8.

What data collection strategies were used? Were multiple strategies employed?

2

9.

What strategies did the researcher use to minimize potential bias and to help extend the findings (internal and external validity)?

2

10.

Were the limitations of the study discussed? If yes, what were some of the recognized limitations? If no, provide your own opinions as to any limitations of the study.

2

11.

What ethical considerations were addressed? Did the researcher specify how informed consent, confidentiality, etc. were handled in the field?

2

12.

What do you think of this study in general and why? That is, do you think the study is good/bad, important/not important, and interesting/not interesting, makes sense/does not make sense? Would you act based on this study?  Why?

5