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Are the aims clearly stated?

Aims not stated

Aims presented but not entirely clear

Aims clearly presented

Is the design appropriate?

Design does not appear to be appropriate

Design seems appropriate although other methods may have been better

Design seems entirely appropriate to the research question

Is the method clearly described?

Method not described

Method described to a limited extent but all aspects of method not entirely clear

Method clearly and unequivocally described

Have the findings (both positive and negative) been described clearly?

No findings are mentioned

Findings mentioned but unclear or not well discussed

Findings clearly identified and well described.

Are the findings discussed fully with implications for practice research and/ or policy?

Implications of the research findings are not discussed

Implications not clear or not well discussed

Clear implications for practice, research or policy discussed

Good reason for outright rejection

Possible reason for rejection

Good reason for acceptance