When supervisors say "your design is unfocused," they mean these components don't connect. This worksheet fixes that.
If you're nodding along to any of these, this tool was made for you.
Feedback that your design lacks coherence or focus
Research question asks one thing but your methods answer another
Can't trace a logical line from RQ through analysis
Committee finding gaps in your methodological logic
A structured alignment worksheet that maps every component of your research design and identifies misalignments before your committee does.
Everything you need to make confident decisions
See RQ → Objectives → Hypothesis → Methodology → Data Collection → Analysis as a connected chain
At each connection point, specific questions verify logical flow
Fill in each component and rate alignment (Green/Yellow/Red)
Match exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, and comparative questions to appropriate designs
Common misalignment patterns with specific revision strategies
Simple steps to transform your research process
Complete the alignment mapping template with your current design
Rate each transition as Green (aligned), Yellow (needs work), or Red (misaligned)
Use the RQ-to-Methodology matrix to verify question-method match
For any Yellow or Red ratings, use the diagnosis guide to identify fixes
Revise until all transitions are Green
Ensure methodological coherence
Catch mismatches before submission
Strengthen research design logic
Build a research design where every component connects logically. No more "your design is unfocused" feedback.
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