Methodological Decisions in Undertaking Academic Integrity Policy Analysis: Considerations for Future Research
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11575/cpai.v3i1.69768Keywords:
academic integrity, academic dishonesty, academic misconduct, Canada, policy, analysis, qualitative, research methods, collaboration, virtual team, research, post-secondary, higher educationAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to share details of the methodological decisions regarding data collection that a researcher or research team may want to consider when undertaking a policy analysis.
Methods: We have undertaken a meticulous documentation of our decision-making processes throughout the research design process.
Results: We provide narrative evidence of what worked for us as a collaborative research team.
Implications: Understanding the decisions we made throughout our research design and implementation may help other research teams, particularly those working as virtual collaborations and/or those undertaking academic integrity policy analysis.
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