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TheQualitativeResearchProposal-Checklist.pdf

C H E C K L I S T EVALUATING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES

METHODS YES NO

1. Is the context/setting of the study adequately described? ____ ____

2. Are techniques for data collection appropriate for the research problem? Are they thoroughly and precisely described? ____ ____

3. Are multiple data sources used? ____ ____

4. Are sufficient data collected from a variety of participants over an appropriate length of time? ____ ____

5. Are criteria for the selection of participants, informants, or materials presented? Is the sample described in sufficient detail? ____ ____

6. Are the roles of the researcher(s) and participants made clear? ____ ____

7. Does the researcher identify any assumptions, beliefs, values, or biases that might influence data collection or analysis? ____ ____

FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATIONS

8. Is the data analysis appropriate for the research question, methodology, and theoretical framework? ____ ____

9. Are data analysis techniques explicitly described? ____ ____

10. Do data analysis techniques allow for revision and reinterpretation as new data come to light? ____ ____

11. Is triangulation of the various data sources addressed? ____ ____

12. If used, are tables, figures, and other graphics easy to read and interpret? Do they enhance the reader’s ability to understand the study? ____ ____

13. Are sufficient data reported to support the conclusions drawn? ____ ____

14. Are any irrelevant and unnecessary data reported? If so, what should be deleted? ____ ____

15. Are discrepant data discussed and reconciled? ____ ____

16. Have the setting and observations been sufficiently described to present a convincing case? ____ ____

17. Are participant “voices” used to support the assertions and present multiple perspectives? ____ ____

18. Is the report detailed enough that the findings can be compared to other studies in other contexts? ____ ____

19. Is the discussion congruent with the research question and rationale for the study? ____ ____

20. Are implications for theory and/or practice discussed? ____ ____

21. Have other scholars in the field reviewed the proposal or report? If so, do they agree that the approach, methodology, and conclusions are appropriate? ____ ____

22. Have participants in the project read the report? Do they agree with its findings? ____ ____

WRITING STYLE

23. Is the writing style (e.g., expository, narrative) appropriate for the study? ____ ____

24. If a narrative is used, are the stories understandable? Are they authentic? ____ ____

25. Is the writing style concise? Is the argument clear? ____ ____

26. Are the writer’s arguments logical and persuasive? ____ ____