Start & About

• Home — A quick triage that points you to the right starting place.
• About Dr. Turner — Background, research focus, books, and recent publications.

Writing Research

How a research study is built, section by section.

• Theory — What theory is (and is not), and how it anchors a study.
• Introduction — Framing the problem and writing a strong problem statement.
• Literature Reviews — Purpose, review types (PRISMA, scoping, integrative), and the Cooper taxonomy.
• Methodology — Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods — what a Method section needs.
• Results — Presenting findings clearly and objectively.
• Discussion — Interpreting results and linking them to prior work.
• Conclusion — Closing the loop on objectives, the problem, and your contribution.

Dissertation Process

The full doctoral arc — timeline, roles, topic selection, and chapter structures.

• Dissertations — Dissertations Dr. Turner has chaired or served on, with abstracts.

Resources

Tools, downloads, and curated method guides.

• SLR Search Coach — Free, AI-assisted coaching from a vague topic to a full search strategy.
• Combined PRISMA + Hart Search Guide (PDF) — Step-by-step systematic searching and transparent reporting.
• Student Toolkit (PDF) — Worksheets and templates for planning a review.
• Question-Framework Cheat Sheet (PDF) — PICO, CIMO, SPIDER, PEO, and PCC at a glance.
• Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis Methods — Guide plus a curated, cited reading list.
• Research Methods for Groups & Teams — Methods and readings for studying groups and teams.
• Causal Inference & Research Design — Designing studies that support causal claims.
• Theory Building in Applied Research — Approaches to building and refining theory.
• Research Rigor, Ethics & Open Science — Rigor, ethics, and open-science practices.
• Qualitative Methods Toolkit — Qualitative designs, analysis, and trustworthiness.

On Writing

• On Writing — The craft of academic writing: clarity, rewriting, integrity, and why papers get rejected.

Schedule Time

• Schedule Time — Book open office hours, or send a question or a draft.