Assessing the FACTS: A Mnemonic for Teaching and Learning the Rapid Assessment of Rigor in Qualitative Research Studies

Teaching and learning research appraisal strategies is a challenge in undergraduate education and for practitioners alike. The appraisal of rigor in qualitative research papers is particularly complex and sophisticated work for many undergraduate research students and practitioners who want to devel...

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Published in:Qualitative report 2015-08, Vol.20 (8), p.1182
Main Authors: El Hussein, Mohamed, Jakubec, Sonya, Osuji, Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Innovations
Literacy
Methods
Mnemonics
Qualitative research
Study and teaching
Teaching methods
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Summary:Teaching and learning research appraisal strategies is a challenge in undergraduate education and for practitioners alike. The appraisal of rigor in qualitative research papers is particularly complex and sophisticated work for many undergraduate research students and practitioners who want to develop their critical reading skills. The mnemonic strategy (The FACTS) explained in this paper is one pedagogical strategy for establishing a simplified approach to teaching and learning the appraisal of rigor in qualitative research. While not a comprehensive tool, the FACTS are a useful introduction to the complex challenge of qualitative research appraisal.
ISSN:1052-0147
2160-3715
DOI:10.46743/2160-3715/2015.2237