Building criteria to evaluate qualitative research papers: a tool for peer reviewers

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https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2018041403448

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Qualitative Research; Checklist, Peer Review, Reference Standards, Academic Performance

Abstract

Objective: To present some criteria, many of which were created in the form of a checklist of items to be considered throughout the review process. Furthermore, we present a study whose main objective was to build (and validate) a review instrument by specialists that is clear, comprehensive, concise and consistent with the highest standards of excellence. Method: We use a survey to collect data (123 answers). To analyze the open answers we use the technique of content analysis through the Qualitative Data Analysis Software. Results: Besides the creation of new criteria with a focus on methodological dimensions based on 12 items, the involvement of the Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research scientific committee in the validation of this instrument. Conclusion: This option, in line with the others described, will allow to implement improvements to the editions of the events using the Qualitative Research Evaluation Tool in 2018.

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2019-06-25

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Building criteria to evaluate qualitative research papers: a tool for peer reviewers. (2019). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 53, e03448. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2018041403448