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This introduction guides researchers on evaluating prior research, developing clear hypotheses, and building on existing knowledge to conduct original studies. It emphasizes the importance of integrating past literature, defining research purposes, and formulating testable hypotheses in a logical and coherent manner.
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Reading and Evaluating Research Introduction
Introduction • Hourglass • Section 1 – Prior/Published Research • Section 2 – Your Research • Section 3 – Hypotheses/Predictions
1 Prior Research • Is the topic and prior literature… • Stated • Integrated • Adequate • Overlooked • Problems or gaps • Lead Logically to next section
2 Present Research • Is the present research… • Purpose • Clear • Context • Improvement • Problem or Gap • New and Original • Support • Definition
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
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?
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… • Why • Fit within theory • Any other reasons • Any other variables • If causal modeling…
