Good Research Good research contributes to the science or understanding of a problem, issue or emerging trend.

It provides a meaningful avenue to improve the well-being (Hostetler, 2005). Good research should be high quality, be reliable and valid. Good research creates opportunities to learn. The learners will likely include the research team, students, colleagues, other faculty, interested stakeholders, funders, leaders and policymakers. Good research adheres to ethical standards. Researchers should ensure subject safety, protection of privacy and personal information, and obtain informed consent from the subjects (Denscombe, 2010.) Good research should attempt to begin and remain as neutral as possible when studying a topic. Creating a methodology that is well-vetted can support the neutrality of the study. Good research has the possibility of developing into policy changes at some level. The policy can be within an organization or agency, local, regional, state or national policy. The policy can inform change and the evolution of an approach or system.

References Denscombe, M., (2010). The Good Research Guide for Small Scale Social Research Projects. 4th edition, Martyn. Open University Press, Berkshire, England. Hostetler, K. (2005). What Is "Good" Education Research? Educational Researcher. 34(6), 1621.