Coherence is a frequently-used term in the guidance for reviewers provided by TQR: The Qualitative Report. As used in this guidance, it refers primarily to alignment among elements. Many people pick a method first. Some pick a question, purpose or area of interest first. In the traditional approach, informed by the scientific method, a careful investigation of the existing body of knowledge reveals fruitful areas for further investigation. Sadly, in a world where the number of published research articles is increasing steadily (not to mention pre-prints, that I have very mixed, leaning toward negative, opinions on) the ability to develop solid knowledge of the state of any area of research is increasingly a challenge. I see a couple of frequent strategies used by authors or researchers in response to the overabundance of information.
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AuthorI am Sheryl L. Chatfield, Ph.D, C.T.R.S. I am a member of the faculty in the College of Public Health at Kent State University. I also Co-coordinate the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and I am a member of the Design Innovation Team at Kent State. Archives
February 2024
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