1. Introduction

11. Begun with a statement of the main issues being addressed?
12. Made a clear case as to why the study was needed?
13. Made reference to relevant literature? Literature is relevant if it shows why the research questions are  important or gives an indication of how the result may turn out. It is essential to search for and give due credit to studies of a similar nature wherever they originate and whatever their conclusions. Selective citation is a common source of bias.
14. Described any necessary background information about the setting for the study?
15. Justified the choice of measures and the sampling strategy?
16. Clearly stated the research questions/hypotheses? This can be done with a bulleted or numbered list.