Monthly Archives: October 2026

Problems with PRISMA: Why it Sucks, and What You Should Do About It

Don't use PRISMA as a guide for every review you write. It is appropriate for some topics but not others.

Problems with PRISMA? You’re not the only one. The PRISMA framework does not work well for most reviews. Read my blog post to learn what you should do instead.

Prevent Research Misconduct, and Avoid the Drama

Have strong research management policies so it is harder for your colleagues to engage in research misconduct.

Prevent research misconduct, and the consequences and drama that goes with it. Use some simple, practical strategies I describe in my blog post.

Mixed Methods Research: The Hot New Trend in Graduate School

For your dissertation, you might need to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.

Mixed methods research is trending now, with doctoral students and academics being pressured to do it. But is it always the right approach? Read my blog and find out!