How to Review a Research Paper?

Just answer these 5 questions.

1. Significance - Is this research important?

- Does it address an important problem?

- Is the target user of this research identified?

- How other researchers will benefit from it?

2. Novelty - Is this research new?

- How different this research is from other papers?

- Is the novelty clearly positioned?

- Is the gap clearly presented and justified?

3. Methodology - Is this research executed correctly?

- Is the selection of methodology clearly justified?

- Is there something that can lead to faulty results?

- Is the selection of data correct and justified?

- Is the design of the case study correct?

- Is the choice of the experimental setup correct?

4. Verifiability - Can researchers verify this research?

- Is information available to verify contributions?

- Can researchers replicate the findings?

- Are the steps defined to replicate the findings?

5. Presentation - Is the research presented correctly?

- Is this paper well-written & well-structured?

- The paper contains appropriate figures & tables?

- Is this paper free from typo and grammar issues?

Some PhD sample questions

 

Questions	Sample Answers
What is the main contribution of your research?	“The main contribution of my research is [briefly explain your main findings and their significance in the context of your field].”
Can you explain the methodology used in your research?	“I employed [mention the research methods used, such as experimental design, surveys, case studies, etc.], and these were chosen because [explain the rationale for your methodological choices].”
How does your work differ from existing research?	“My work differs from existing research in [highlight the unique aspects or innovations in your study]”. This is evident in [provide specific examples or comparisons].”
How do your results impact the broader field?	"The result of my research have implications for  [mention specific areas or application]. This is important because [explain the broader significance]."
What limitations does your study have?	"Like any research, my study has limitations. For instance, [mention limitations], and while they should be considered, they do not invalidate the overall findings."
Can you discuss the significance of your chosen theory?	"The theory I employed is crucial because [explain how the chosen theory provides a framework for understanding the phenomena under investigation]."
How did you ensure the reliability and validity of data?	"To ensure reliability, I [mention strategies like data triangulation, inter-rater reliability, etc]. Validity was maintained through [explain measure such as content validity, face validity, etc]"
How would you respond to criticism of your methodology?	"While no methodology is perfect, I am confident in my approach because [explain the strengths and justifications of your methodology]. However, I acknowledge that alternative methods could also be considered."
What future research do you recommend based on your findings?	"Based on my findings, future research could explore [suggest potential areas of further investigation], as this would contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of [your topic]."
How did you handle ethical considerations in your research?	"Ethical considerations were a priority throughout my research. I obtained informed consent, ensured confidentiality, and [mention any other ethical safeguards implemented]. Any ethical concerns were addressed in accordance with [relevant ethical guidelines]."
How do your conclusions align with your initial research questions?	My conclusions are in line with the initial research questions posed at the beginning of the study. [Briefly revisit your research questions and demonstrate how your findings directly address them]."
What is the practical significance of your research?	"In practical terms, my research provides insights that can be applied in [mention specific practical applications]. This could lead to improvements in [describe potential real-world impacts]."