The document outlines 10 common mistakes made in research articles, including choosing the wrong journal for the topic, having an incomplete or outdated literature review that lacks analysis, asking research questions not tied to the literature review, using the wrong research method or having an incomplete methods section, drawing conclusions not tied to the results, and having poor or incomplete writing. It also provides advice to focus research on mechanisms of online learning, apply pre-Internet theories, consider cost-effectiveness and consequences of online learning, and to structure articles with 1/3 on literature, 1/3 on methodology, and 1/3 on results and discussion.

1. 10 Most Common Mistakes in Research Articles Katrina Meyer University of Memphis

2. 10 Most Common Mistakes Wrong journal Read your journals Know their preferences on topics, method, style, tone Poor comprehension of literature Incomplete, out-of-date Lacks analysis Research questions not tied to lit review Research may not be necessary Comparison studies Satisfaction studies No or poor link to theory

3. 10 Most Common Mistakes Wrong research method Incomplete methods section Didn’t follow a research method Too vague or too ad hoc Method lacks credibility Reliability/validity Sample/population Counter evidence Conclusions not tied to results Hypothesizing beyond what is reasonable Poor or incomplete writing

4. Advice Mechanisms/processes of learning online Application of pre-Internet theories Cost-effectiveness of online learning Intended/unintended consequences 1/3 Literature, 1/3 Methodology, 1/3 Results/Discussion Attention to careful design Focus on measurements of learning Every word, phrase, sentence ought to add to the article