Developing a Preliminary Research: A Checklist
Elements of a research question
| Does the research question take into account or reflect these questions? |
Corresponding research actions |
| The evolutionary history or historical backdrop for the subject or topic being studies? |
Identify and study the history |
| The acknowledgement and discussion of differing definitions for terminology related to the subject or topic being explored? |
Identify and explore the different uses of terms |
| The generally accepted concepts, principles, and theories related to the subject or topic drawn upon to inform and direct the research? |
Identify and draw upon established concepts, principles, and theories |
| The current discourse or debates within the discipline, as well as recent and ongoing research related to the subject or topic being analyzed? |
Identify and analyze current discourse and debates |
| The identification of "missing links" or disparities in previous research related to the subject or topic being discussed? |
Identify and discuss "missing links" or disparities |
| The formulation of a logical justification establishing the significance of the proposed research? |
Identify and provide a rationale and evidence for why |
