qualities of "good" research (ED230B-W22-Lec1) by MARK HANSEN https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff Think of a research paper that you’ve recently read (or perhaps a talk that you attended), one that you found particularly compelling. What were the qualities, characteristics, or features of that research that made it compelling or interesting to you? en-us 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC 2025-12-06 09:46:19 UTC hello@padlet.com creative, robust https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328143 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328143 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328144 Diverse sample size, proper design for the study, unique angle]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328144 Strong research question https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328145 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328145 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328146 The writer's voice being present throughout the paper, written a bit informally compared to traditional research papers. Being able to combine this with expert domain knowledge so smoothly was phenomenal to read. ]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328146 diverse sample, and transparency in method section https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328149 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328149 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328150 Clever/creative experimental design, with measures that could be analyzed with relative simplicity]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328150 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328151 Diverse sample. Open and detailed. Provides next steps for the population being studied or researchers studying the same area.]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328151 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328152 innovative research design and unique angle

]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328152 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328153 original, sample selection, articulating limitation]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328153 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328155 Used multiple methods to study the same question and replicate results (eg: surveys, field work, different populations) which made the findings seem more robust.]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328155 relevant, diverse sample, large sample that will generalize to larger population, detailed in methods https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328156 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328156 methods, interpretation of results and to think about next steps https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328157 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328157 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328158 Results and discussion were broken down into several categories that answer the RQ. The background of the participants was taken into consideration. Aimed for a representative sample. - Hadil ]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328158 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328159 Clear questions, simple and concise means of answering questions (not needlessly complicated)]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328159 An analysis of the data that was clearly presented and communicated. The clarity gave the paper a persuasive tone. https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328160 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328160 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328161 transparency and clarity in how the research was done; creativity/originality in the research question/design]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328161 Robust methods that increase the reliability and validity of the study https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328162 Use of critical quantitative analyses in educational research]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328162 "good" research https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328163 There was a recent article that I read through the journal Urban Review, in which the funds of knowledge of affiliated or known gang-involved youth were investigated. Such a study that explores a population at the margins of research inquiry and challenges known norms about their livelihoods brings me hope that I can follow a similar line of work. The study likewise was written by a junior and senior professor, which holds a spirit of camaraderie not unlike other horizontal traditions in social organizing movements.  ]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328163 Transparency about the methods - including what kinds of conclusions can be drawn from a study and its limitations - particularly in terms of findings being generalizable to other settings https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328164 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328164 Quantitative studies that try their best to avoid simplifying complex educational problems - therefore include a lot of preliminary analyses on a wide range of independent variables and thoughtful discussion in the article about how researchers arrived at the final list of independent variables included to try to predict the likelihood of a specific educational outcome https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328165 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328165 https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328166 creative, longitudinal, large and diverse sample sample  ]]> 2022-01-05 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markhansen2/npj5aidlghuutoff/wish/1977328166