I am an implementor, but not a theoretical researcher. I think I should be able to conduct research project, which can be useful to this society. I don’t like playing words in the ivy tower. I read some articles about scientific communication – public understanding of science recently. Academia is part of the society and I shouldn’t take them apart. It seems that I have a divide between practice and theory in my study. Sigh~

I was quite happy that I made a survey tool to help me collect data. However, in order to introduce it to other academics, I need to discuss the theoretical implications of this. I got feedback from an editor -

“The ability to do these things is indeed amazing. However, it seems there is a total lack of a critical approach to these attributes. The types pf manipulation you are discussing will have broad and complex effects on the nature of research, both quantitative and qualitative in nature. A discussion of these issues might add to the credibility of your assertions.”

I doubt that my brain is made of paste when thinking of theoretical implication of this survey instrument. What is a theory?

EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Significance of Themes
2. Relevance of Themes
3. Clarity of Thematic Focus
4. Relationship to Literature
5. Research Design and Data
6. Data Analysis and Use of Data
7. Use of Theory
8. Critical Qualities
9. Clarity of Conclusions
10. Quality of Communication