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Articles on research

Ten in-depth articles across the research process — from research question to publication and dissemination. Free to read, in Norwegian and English.

The research question: from a gap in the literature to a precise question

A research project lives or dies by its question. A good one is novel enough to contribute, and narrow enough to be answered within a project.

Literature matrix: map the field systematically and find the gaps

A literature matrix turns an unmanageable pile of papers into a map. It's the difference between reading the literature and commanding it.

Research design: choose the method that actually answers the question

Design follows from the question, not from habit. The most important choice in the project is about credibility: why should peers trust your findings?

Sampling & recruitment: who, how many and why

Whom you study determines what you can conclude. The sample isn't a technical detail — it's the very foundation of validity.

Research ethics, GDPR and Sikt: make the project sound

Research ethics isn't a form you fill in at the end — it's part of the design. In Norway that means knowing both GDPR and the research-ethics guidelines.

Qualitative coding: from raw data to credible themes

Qualitative analysis convinces when the process is visible. Systematic coding is the difference between findings and opinion.

Quantitative analysis: choose the right test and interpret honestly

Statistics is a tool for honesty, not persuasion. The right test and full reporting beat impressive p-values every time.

Academic writing: IMRaD, precision and the throughline

Good research that is badly written goes unread. Academic writing is the skill that makes your work accessible and credible.

Publishing & peer review: from manuscript to accepted

Publishing is where research becomes part of the knowledge. The process is slow and critical — but it follows a pattern you can learn.

Dissemination & impact: let your research matter

A publication is a beginning, not an end. Research that isn't communicated rarely matters beyond its own field.