Criteria

Yes

No

Unclear

1) There is congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology

2) There is congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives

3) There is congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data

4) There is congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data

5) There is congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results

6) There is a statement locating the researcher culturally or theoretically

7) The influence of the researcher on the research, and vice-versa, is addressed

8) Participants, and their voices, are adequately represented

9) The research is ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies; there is evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body

10) Conclusions drawn in the research report do appear to flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data

Total

Reviewers Comments: Accept/Reject