08 Oct Multiple Data Sources Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses Dissertation Review

Multiple Data Sources Systematic Reviews & Meta Analyses Dissertation Review

Please follow the instructions below for peer review with attached dissertation.

It is very important that you provide the author with constructive  criticism and structure on improving the DSP prospectus. In your review  it is essential to know what specific changes you would like to see  based on the peer-review template that is provided. It is not enough to  just point out potential problems with the proposed study. Highlight the  problematic areas that you feel are critical and must be addressed.  Where possible, provide suggestions or references on how to overcome  these obstacles.

Provide review feedback of your assigned peer-DSP prospectus based on the following areas:

Conceptual Significance

The work represents an important  contribution to knowledge. It extends or challenges present causal  assumptions in the IS theory or knowledge base. It uses theories from IS  or reference disciplines to explain the relationships among variables  in the study. Ties to relevant literature are clear as is the thrust of  the central argument. The work explicates underlying assumptions well  and provides direction for extending or improving on the present  research.

Practical Significance

The work contributes to our understanding  of current technological and organizational problems or challenges faced  by IS or other practitioners. In presenting an interesting paradigm or  data analysis technique, it maintains readership interest.

Conduct of Research

Methods, subjects, and techniques are well  suited to the exploration of the research questions. Where relevant, the  work demonstrates appropriate operationalization of conceptual  constructs and an acceptable degree of internal and/or external  validity; the choice of statistical and/or mathematical analysis is  appropriate as is the interpretation of results. Study results are  objective and in such a form that other researchers could replicate the  work. The work adheres to generally accepted standards for scientific  ethics.

Logical Presentation of Research

The flow of ideas in the paper  is logical and there is a clear tie between literature review and method  and a clear link between method and results. The work is presented at a  level of sophistication and length appropriate to the readership of an  applied research project.

Clarity of the Writing

The work adopts a professional style and  tone and is concise. It is grammatically correct and clear in its use of  English language. Figures and tables are clear and understandable;  accurate and descriptive titles, legends and labels are present.