Team, Transform, and Transmit

Statistical software utilized in analysis

Number of data collection methods used

Length of the literature review section

Theoretical framework guiding the research

The author has recognized authority on the subject matter.

Published by a reputable academic or professional organization.

Containing references from other scholarly works.

Being recently disproven by other experts in the field.

Discouraging respondents from asking questions about the nature of the survey

Mandating completion once the survey has begun, even if the respondent wishes to discontinue

Offering respondents the option not to participate at any point during the survey

Refusing to disclose how collected information will be used

To focus solely on the negative impact without acknowledging possible benefits for certain groups.

To ensure that the findings are significant and applicable to different segments of the target audience.

Because psychological effects are identical in all age groups and this simplifies the research.

To limit the scope of the study exclusively to the most active demographic group on social media.

Selection based on diversity represented within authorship demographics alone.

The geographic proximity where original research was conducted compared to student’s own location.

Publication frequency as measured by how often an author publishes on any subject.

Direct alignment between existing research questions/hypotheses/theories discussed within identified resources.

Because older sources are always preferable regardless of the topic area.

Checking publication dates helps researchers remember important historical events better.

To confirm that the information is up-to-date and relevant to their topic.

Publication date affects how many people have cited that source in other works.

Designing a longitudinal study tracking students' academic achievements over time with multi-cultural backgrounds.

The researcher uses personal experience as anecdotal evidence within an ethnographic study framework.

Implementing randomized control trials (RCTs) to test culturally responsive teaching interventions in different schools.

Collecting national educational statistics disaggregated by cultural background using government databases.

Providing excessive statistical data without explanation.

Memorizing long passages verbatim to impress the audience.

Identifying appropriate register and tone depending upon who is listening.

Choosing intricate vocabulary to demonstrate intelligence.

Choosing data that has been widely criticized for its inaccuracy.

Only using data from studies with results that support your hypothesis.

Citing sources accurately to give credit to original researchers.

Sharing unpublished data without permission from its creators.

Consistent application of formal citation styles throughout the work

Including detailed methodological descriptions in reports or presentations

Use of language appropriate for audience comprehension levels

Incorporation of universally understood visual aids into a presentation