Thank you very much for taking the time to
participate in this survey.
We kindly invite you to contribute to this study, which aims to better
understand how authors in education conduct research synthesis—particularly
with regard to language choices, search strategies, and international
orientation.
This survey is intended for individuals who have experience conducting or
working with research synthesis. It will take approximately 10 -15 minutes to
complete.
Our interest lies not in evaluating individual decisions, but in understanding
the practical considerations and reasoning behind them. We are aware that such
reflections are often not captured in academic publications—so we greatly
appreciate you sharing your insights here.
Informed Consent
Purpose of the study:
The aim of this survey is to gain a better understanding of how researchers in
the field of education strategically and methodologically approach research
synthesis. Special focus is given to the role of language, search strategies,
and international relevance. Your responses will contribute to the scholarly
discourse on the significance and validity of research syntheses.
Procedure:
The survey consists of open-ended and closed questions and takes about
10 -15
minutes to complete.
Voluntary participation:
Participation is voluntary. You may withdraw your consent and end the survey at
any time without giving a reason and without any disadvantage. If you
discontinue participation, your data will not be used.
Anonymity and data protection:
All responses are anonymous and will be treated confidentially. No identifying
personal data will be collected. Your data will be used solely for scientific
purposes and will shared at Open Science Framework
Benefit of participation:
Your participation will help improve our
understanding of how research synthesis are conducted in education and
contribute to discussions around methodological quality and international
research practices.
Contact:
For questions about the study or data handling, please contact:
Katja Buntins, University of Duisburg-Essen, katja.buntins@uni-due.de
