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100			_aWang, Jia _934961
245			_aEnhancing Research Significance by Addressing “Why” [ editorial]
300			_a291-293 p.
520			_aAs the editor of Human Resource Development Review (HRDR), I have the privilege to read a large number of manuscripts. In the process of reviewing these potential publications, I have found myself constantly asking why some research projects were conducted in the first place. My question was prompted by two issues I noticed: (a) the authors did not provide adequate justification for the need for their research and (b) the justification provided by many authors is not compelling. These are among the top reasons that cause a manuscript to be rejected. In fact, based on my experience as a journal editor, manuscript reviewer, and research professor, I find it a common struggle among many scholars, particularly novice researchers and graduate students, to address the “why” aspect of research. Even when they understand conceptually the importance of their research, the authors may still fail to make a convincing justification in writing. Therefore, in this editorial, I share an approach I have personally used, which has enabled me to identify research gaps and make a stronger case for my research. This approach involves asking five questions, which I will elaborate on, one by one.
653			_aResearch Significance
773	0		_029407 _977317 _aCALLAHAN, JAMIE L. _dNEW DELHI SAGE PUBLICATION PVT. LTD. _o55511128 _tHUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW _x1534-4843
856			_3Vol 18 No. 3 Human Resource Development Review September -2019 _uhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1534484319867803
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