Building consistency between title, problem statement, purpose, & research questions to improve the quality of research plans and reports. Issue 1 (30th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newman, Isadore; Covrig, Duane M.
• Is Part Of: New horizons in adult education & human resource development. Volume 25:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 70
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 2013-01-30
• Subjects: Adult education -- Periodicals; Personnel management -- Periodicals; Human capital -- Periodicals; 374.005
• DOI: 10.1002/nha.20009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1939-4225

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>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.</p> </abstract>