Book Editing: “Making Good Decisions” – Revised Part V – Section #2:
Template for Reading Research Papers
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Part V - Section #2: Template for Reading Research Papers (12 pages) – This 12-page Template for Reading Research Papers provides a map, “Checklists”, and a “Process” to organize written notes and observations when reading research. Using chart, tables, and models from all prior Parts of this book, it guides the reader through questions about: (i) The perspective of the author(s) of the paper, (ii) The historical context for the author & the paper, (iii) The purpose of the paper, (iv) The methodology of the research, (v) The quantitative methods used in the research, (vi) The foundational assumptions & hypotheses behind the methods, and (vii) The meaning of the results. It gives readers a tool to understand, document, and replicate research results. This template evolves over time. Its first version focused on methodologies and methods. This version covers a broader range, and applies it to Financial Economics. Future versions will apply to health and wellness. Developing…
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