This document outlines the key characteristics of good research, which include being: 1) Purposive by having a clear aim, objective, and purpose. 2) Controlled by applying a consistent methodology. 3) Rigorous by ensuring procedures are relevant and justified. 4) Systematic by following a sequential and predetermined process. 5) Valid and verifiable by producing conclusions that can be duplicated over time. 6) Critical by scrutinizing methods, findings, and conclusions. 7) Empirical by basing results and conclusions on collected evidence.