0 1 2 3 4 A clear statement of the problem is presented, with important and relevant concepts defined. A clear link is established between what is known (existing literature) and what needs to be known. The importance of the general topic and specific questions posed is made clear. The existing literature related to the topic is summarized and synthesized effectively including the most relevant and important pieces of research pertaining to the topic. Comments: 2. Research Questions 0 1 2 3 4 The research question(s) are clear and answerable. For quantitative studies, logical predictions/hypotheses are included. The questions can be feasibly addressed in the context of this manuscript. Posing and addressing the question(s) can be done in an ethical manner. Comments: 3. Research Design and Methodology 0 1 2 3 4 The research design is described in detail, with particular attention to all variables to be addressed. The research design will answer the research questions as stated in the manuscript. Threats to internal and external validity (for quantitative studies) or methods for improving generalizability, triangulation, and credibility (for qualitative studies) are identified. The sample and/or sampling plans are described and are appropriate. Procedures for data collection are described in detail and are appropriate to the questions Data collection tools (e.g., instruments, interview or observation guides) are described in detail and are appropriate. Data analysis plans are appropriate and are described in detail, with particular reference to the research questions and predictions/hypotheses (for quantitative studies) posed. Comments: 4. Results 0 1 2 3 4 Results are presented clearly and concisely. All relevant results are included. Results answer the question(s) posed.
0 1 2 3 4 A clear statement of the problem is presented, with important and relevant concepts defined. A clear link is established between what is known (existing literature) and what needs to be known. The importance of the general topic and specific questions posed is made clear. The existing literature related to the topic is summarized and synthesized effectively including the most relevant and important pieces of research pertaining to the topic. Comments: 2. Research Questions 0 1 2 3 4 The research question(s) are clear and answerable. For quantitative studies, logical predictions/hypotheses are included. The questions can be feasibly addressed in the context of this manuscript. Posing and addressing the question(s) can be done in an ethical manner. Comments: 3. Research Design and Methodology 0 1 2 3 4 The research design is described in detail, with particular attention to all variables to be addressed. The research design will answer the research questions as stated in the manuscript. Threats to internal and external validity (for quantitative studies) or methods for improving generalizability, triangulation, and credibility (for qualitative studies) are identified. The sample and/or sampling plans are described and are appropriate. Procedures for data collection are described in detail and are appropriate to the questions Data collection tools (e.g., instruments, interview or observation guides) are described in detail and are appropriate. Data analysis plans are appropriate and are described in detail, with particular reference to the research questions and predictions/hypotheses (for quantitative studies) posed. Comments: 4. Results 0 1 2 3 4 Results are presented clearly and concisely. All relevant results are included. Results answer the question(s) posed.
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