1. Is there congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology? | |
2. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives? | |
3. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data? | |
4. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data? | |
5. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results? | |
6. Is there a statement locating the researcher culturally or theoretically? | |
7. Is the influence of the researcher on the research, and vice-versa, addressed? | |
8. Are participants, and their voices, adequately represented? | |
9. Is the research ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies, and is there evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body? | |
10. Do the conclusions drawn in the research report flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data? |