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Consistency in the title, problem, purpose, and research question improve the logic and transparency of research. When these components of research are aligned research design and planning are more coherent and research reports are more readable. This article reviews the process for checking for and...

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Published in:New horizons in adult education & human resource development 2013-01, Vol.25 (1), p.70
Main Authors: Newman, Isadore, Covrig, Duane M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Basic Education
Adult Students
Behavior
Juvenile offenders
Logic
Quality
Research methodology
Science Teachers
Studies
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Summary:Consistency in the title, problem, purpose, and research question improve the logic and transparency of research. When these components of research are aligned research design and planning are more coherent and research reports are more readable. This article reviews the process for checking for and improving consistency. Numerous examples of consistency among these four components of research are provided and ways to remove inconsistency are outlined. A graphic, rubric and worksheet are provided to help researchers evaluate their own work or give feedback to the research work of others. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1939-4225