| 1. State the purpose of the study and identify the problem. |
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| 2. Analyze the literature review. |
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| 3. Analyze the study framework or theoretical perspective. |
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| 4. Identify, describe, and critique for appropriateness any research objectives, questions, or hypothesis. |
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| 5. Identify, describe, and critique—conceptually and operationally—the major study variables. |
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| 6. Identify and critique the attributes and demographic variables. |
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| 7. Describe and critique the research design. |
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| 8. Describe and critique the sample and setting. |
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| 9. Describe and critique the measurement instrument used in the study. |
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| 10. Describe and critique the procedures for data collection |
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| 11. Describe and critique the statistical analysis. |
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| 12. Describe and critique the researcher’s interpretation. |
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