Critical appraisal: "a single male ancestor?"
From Reconciling understandings of Scripture and Science
- The aims of the research question or problem must be clear to the audience. Terms used should be clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.
- Is the question biased? Is an answer or view presupposed?
- Is the question respectful? Is the question slanderous, insulting or provocative?
- Is the question too broad or too narrow?
- Is the question able to be researched/answered?
- Is the question relevant and useful to answer? Is there a related question that would be more interesting or more informative or more relevant to the audience?
