Attributes of Exemplary Research Manuscripts Employing Quantitative Analyses

Author: Smart, John

Source: Research in Higher Education, Volume 46, Number 4, June 2005 , pp. 461-477(17)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Seven attributes that I think distinguish exemplary from other manuscripts that use quantitative research methods are discussed in this article. The attributes have evolved in unknown ways as a result of my experiences as a doctoral student, contributor to the literature, and service as an editor of scholarly publications. My hope is that the suggestions provided herein will be of use to graduate students and junior scholars as they prepare manuscripts for publication consideration.

Keywords: Theory; Methodology; Measurement; Effect Size; Applied Research; Scholarly Research

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11162-005-2970-5

Affiliations: 1: Professor of Educational Research and Higher Education, College of Education, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Email: jsmart@memphis.edu

Publication date: 2005-06-01