Auditing Quality of Research in Social Sciences

Akkerman, Sanne; Admiraal, Wilfried; Brekelmans, Mieke; Oost, Heinze

doi:10.1007/s11135-006-9044-4

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“…Although the analyses reveal to a reasonable degree the existence of participative stances, further validation using other datasets is required. In addition, an audit procedure can be organised to validate the results of the present analysis (Akkerman, Admiraal, Brekelmans, & Oost, 2008). Both issues specifically relate to the 'Ghost' and 'Lurker', as their participation is very low, making it difficult to gather substantial data for an accurate description.…”

Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing the role concept for computer-supported collaborative learning: An explorative synthesis

Strijbos

Laat

2010

Computers in Human Behavior

118

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The role concept has attracted a lot of attention as a construct for facilitating and analysing interactions in the context of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). So far much of this research has been carried out in isolation and the focus on roles lacks cohesion. In this article we present a conceptual framework to synthesise the contemporary conceptualisation of roles, by discerning three levels of the role concept: micro (role as task), meso (role as pattern) and macro (role as stance). As a first step to further conceptualise 'role as a stance', we present a framework of eight participative stances defined along three dimensions: group size, orientation and effort. The participative stances -Captain, Over-rider, Free-rider, Ghost, Pillar, Generator, Hanger-on and Lurker -were scrutinised on two data sets using qualitative analysis. The stances aim to facilitate meaningful description of student behaviour, stimulate both teacher and student awareness of roles at the macro-level in terms of participative stances, and evaluate or possibly change the participation to collaborative learning on all levels.

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Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing the role concept for computer-supported collaborative learning: An explorative synthesis

Strijbos

Laat

2010

Computers in Human Behavior

118

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“…During this process, saturation was achieved using a constant comparison method through Phases 1 to 3, where the revision of codes and the need for replication of categories from newly obtained data was essential [20]. A summary audit trail [21] was examined and approved by PC, who acted as the auditor for the process. The audit trail is available from the corresponding author.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Considering how athletic identity assists adjustment to spinal cord injury: a qualitative study

2014

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Please cite this article as: Hawkins C, Coffee P, Soundy A, Considering how athletic identity assists adjustment to spinal cord injury: a qualitative study, Physiotherapy (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10. 1016/j.physio.2013.09.006 This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. *Title Page (with authors and addresses)Page 2 of 21 A c c e p t e d M a n u s c r i p t AbstractObjectives To establish how sport, and access to an athletic identity, has been used when adjusting to a spinal cord injury.Design Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.Setting Private athletic club.Participants Eight (six males and two females) athletes from a wheelchair badminton club participated in the study. The individuals had finished rehabilitation, and were aged between 20 and 50 years.Main outcome measures A single semi-structured interview was undertaken with each participant.Results Following the thematic analysis, two final themes were presented: (1) adjustment and paradox of chronic illness; and (2) the role and value of an athletic identity.Conclusions Badminton provided participants with an opportunity to continue and develop a positive athletic identity. Identity may be used as a factor that can promote recovery, and is considered as a way to encourage and maintain positive long-term adjustment to disability.

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“…A check (verification) was carried out by an independent researcher not involved in the current project, who independently reconstructed the displays. Only very small differences between the two researchers were found, which were discussed and changed in accordance with both researchers' opinions (comparable to an audit trail, see Akkerman, Admiraal, Brekelmans, & Oost, 2008). The displays of the two cases were then assembled in a metamatrix which enabled the systematic comparison of the two cases on each of the 12 quality criteria.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%