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The Myth of Objectivity in Research Design

The Myth of Objectivity in Research Design

In both academic and applied research, the oft-repeated claim—“This study is objective”—masks a deeper reality: objectivity in research design is neither absolute nor devoid of negotiation. Researcher assumptions, frameworks, and methodological decisions inevitably shape outcomes, thus making objectivity constructed and prone to compromise. 1. Framework Choice: The Lens That Filters Reality Every theoretical framework inherently … Read more

Why Your Research Isn’t Getting Funded: Ignoring the Problem Tree and Logical Framework

Why Your Research Isn’t Getting Funded: Ignoring the Problem Tree and Logical Framework

Every year, thousands of strong research ideas fail to secure funding. The problem is rarely the importance of the issue—it’s the presentation of the proposal. Funders want clarity, logic, and credibility. Two tools are at the heart of this process: the Problem Tree and the Logical Framework (LogFrame). Yet, most researchers either neglect them or … Read more