More than just an own opinion: a proposed framework for self-reviewing scientific articles. Lessons for (theological) ethics

Authors

  • LOK Lategan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2007.v48n3.a07

Keywords:

Self-review, Scientific papers, Quality, Theological ethics, Business ethics

Abstract

This article proposes a framework for a researcher to evaluate his/her own research results with a view to assure the quality thereof and to prevent the article from being an own opinion only. This framework discussed the various requirements for a science paper. These requirements can be listed as a critical evaluation of the facts (as presented in the literature and data) against the stated research problem to create new knowledge on a particular topic. Three kinds of evaluation categories are proposed: structural evaluation, critical evaluation and value-adding evaluation. These categories are supported by a quality assurance perspective. The abortion debate and the ethics around the Enron scandal are used as illustration material.

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Published

2007-12-31

How to Cite

Lategan, L. (2007). More than just an own opinion: a proposed framework for self-reviewing scientific articles. Lessons for (theological) ethics. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 48(3&4). https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2007.v48n3.a07

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3&4 (2007)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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