Questions Statement of the Is the phenomenon to be studied clearly identified? phenomenon of interest Are the phenomenon of interest and the research question consistent?Purpose/significance of the study Is the purpose of the study/research question clearly identified?Literature review Has a literature review been undertaken? Does it meet the philosophical underpinnings of the study?Does the review of the literature fulfil its objectives?Theoretical framework Has a conceptual or theoretical framework been identified? Is the framework adequately described?Is the framework appropriate?