‘Clarity bordering on stupidity’: where’s the quality in systematic review?

References

• Andrews , R. , Burn , A. , Leach , J. , Locke , T. , Low , G. and Torgerson , C. 2002 . “ A systematic review of the impact of networked ICT on 5–16 year olds’ literacy in English (EPPI‐Centre Review, version 1.1) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Andrews , R. , Torgerson , C. , Beverton , S. , Locke , T. , Low , G. , Robinson , A. and Zhu , D. 2004 . “ The effect of grammar teaching (syntax) in English on 5 to 16 year olds’ accuracy and quality in written composition In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Avis , J. 2003 . Work‐based knowledge, evidence‐informed practice and education . British Journal of Educational Studies , 51 (4) : 369 – 389 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bell , L. , Bolam , R. and Cubillo , L. 2003 . “ A systematic review of the impact of school leadership and management on student outcomes In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Bennett , J. , Hogarth , S. and Lubben , F. 2003 . “ A systematic review of the effects of context‐based and Science‐Technology‐Society (STS) approaches in the teaching of secondary science. Version 1.1 In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Bennett , J. , Lubben , F. , Hogarth , S. and Campbell , B. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the use of small‐group discussions in science teaching with students aged 11–18, and their effects on students’ understanding in science or attitude to science In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Breton , A. 1969 . Manifestoes of surrealism , Edited by: Seaver , R. and Lane , H. R. Michigan : University of Michigan Press .
   Google Scholar
• Burn , A. and Leach , J. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the impact of ICT on the learning of literacies associated with moving image texts in English, 5–16 In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Cordingley , P. , Bell , M. , Rundell , B. and Evans , D. 2003 . “ The impact of collaborative CPD on classroom teaching and learning In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=./reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Deakin Crick , R. , Coates , M. , Taylor , M. and Ritchie , S. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the impact of citizenship education on the provision of schooling In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Derrida , J. 1980 . The archaeology of the frivolous: reading Condillac , Pittsburgh : Duquesne University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Derrida , J. 1981 . Dissemination , Edited by: Johnson , B. London : Athlone Press .
   Google Scholar
• Derrida , J. 1988 . Limited inc , Evanston : North Western .
   Google Scholar
• Driscoll , P. , Jones , J. , Martin , C. , Graham‐Matheson , L. , Dismore , H. and Sykes , R. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the characteristics of effective foreign language teaching to pupils between the ages 7 and 11 In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Dyson , A. , Howes , A. and Roberts , B. 2002 . “ A systematic review of the effectiveness of school‐level actions for promoting participation by all students (EPPI‐Centre Review, version 1.1) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Elliott , J. 2001 . Making evidence‐based practice educational . British Educational Research Journal , 27 (5) : 555 – 574 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• EPPI Centre . 2001 . “ The effect of travel modes on children’s mental health, cognitive and social development; a systematic review. In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004). (Gough, D., Oliver, S., Brunton, G., Selai, C. & Schaumberg, H., for the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions).
   Google Scholar
• EPPI‐Centre . 2003 . “ EPPI‐Centre review companion In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?page=/reel/tools.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• EPPI‐Centre (n.d.) . “ What is a systematic review? In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?page=/reel/about_reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Evans , J. and Benefield , P. 2001 . Systematic reviews of educational research: does the medical model fit? . British Educational Research Journal , 27 (5) : 527 – 541 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Evans , J. , Harden , A. , Thomas , J. and Benefield , P. 2003 . “ Support for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in mainstream primary classrooms: a systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Fairclough , N. 1989 . Language and power , London : Longman .
   Google Scholar
• Fletcher , M. and Lockhart , I. 2003 . “ The impact of financial circumstances on engagement with post‐16 learning: a systematic map of research (EPPI‐Centre Review, version 1) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Foucault , M. 1980 . Power/knowledge: selected interviews and other writings 1972–77 by Michel Foucault , London : Harvester Wheatsheaf .
   Google Scholar
• Francis , B. , Skelton , C. and Archer , L. 2002 . “ A systematic review of classroom strategies for reducing stereotypical gender constructions among girls and boys in mixed‐sex UK primary schools (EPPI‐Centre Review, version 1.1) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Giroux , H. 1992 . Language, difference and curriculum theory: beyond the politics of clarity . Theory into Practice , 31 : 219 – 227 .
   Google Scholar
• Gough , D.A. , Kiwan , D. , Sutcliffe , K. , Simpson , D. and Houghton , N. 2003 . “ A systematic map and synthesis review of the effectiveness of personal development planning for improving student learning In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Greenblatt , S. 1991 . Marvellous possessions: the wonder of the new world , Oxford : Clarendon .
   Google Scholar
• Hall , K. and Harding , A. 2003 . “ A systematic review of effective literacy teaching in the 4 to 14 age range of mainstream schooling In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Hammersley , M. 2001 . On ‘systematic’ reviews of research literatures: a ‘narrative’ response to Evans and Benefield . British Educational Research Journal , 27 (5) : 543 – 554 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Harden , A. , Thomas , J. , Evans , J. , Scanlon , M. and Sinclair , J. 2003 . “ Supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in mainstream primary schools: a systematic review of recent research on strategy effectiveness (1999 to 2002) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Hargreaves , D. 1996 . Teaching as a research‐based profession: possibilities and prospects , London : TTA .
   Google Scholar
• Harlen , W. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the evidence of reliability and validity of assessment by teachers used for summative purposes In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Harlen , W. and Deakin Crick , R. 2002 . “ A systematic review of the impact of summative assessment and tests on students’ motivation for learning (EPPI‐Centre Review, version 1.1) In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Harlen , W. and Deakin Crick , R. 2003 . “ A systematic review of the impact on students and teachers of the use of ICT for assessment of creative and critical thinking skills In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Hillage , J. , Pearson , R. , Anderson , A. and Tamkin , P. 1998 . “ Excellence in research in school ” . London : Department for Education & Employment/Institute of Employment Studies .
   Google Scholar
• Howes , A. , Farrell , P. , Kaplan , I. and Moss , S. 2003 . “ The impact of paid adult support on the participation and learning of pupils in mainstream schools In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Kristeva , J. 1982 . Powers of horror: an essay on abjection , New York : Columbia University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Locke , T. and Andrews , R. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the impact of ICT on literature‐related literacies in English 5–16 In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Low , G. and Beverton , S. 2004 . “ A systematic review of the impact of ICT on literacy learning in English of learners between 5 and 16, for whom English is a second or additional language In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• MacLure , M. 2003 . Discourse in educational and social research , Buckingham : Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Moyles , J. and Stuart , D. 2003 . “ Which school‐based elements of partnership in initial teacher training in the UK support trainee teachers’professional development? In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Moyles , J. and Yates , R. 2003 . “ What is known about successful models of formative assessment for trainee teachers during school experiences and what constitutes effective practice? In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• National Educational Research Forum (NERF) . 2004 . “ Report from the Third Education Journal Editors’ Seminar In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: www.nerf‐uk.org/themes/keyuse/intermediaries/publishers/?version=1 (Accessed 01 September 2004)
   Google Scholar
• Oakley , A. 2003 . Research evidence, knowledge management and educational practice: early lessons from a systematic approach . London Review of Education , 1 (1) : 21 – 33 .
   Google Scholar
• Parker‐Jenkins , M. , Hewitt , D. , Brownhill , S. and Sanders , T. 2004 . “ What strategies can be used by initial teacher training providers, trainees and newly qualified teachers to raise the attainment of pupils from culturally diverse backgrounds? In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Penn , H. , Barreau , S. , Butterworth , L. , Lloyd , E. , Moyles , J. , Potter , S. and Sayeed , R. 2004 . “ What is the impact of out‐of‐home integrated care and education settings on children aged 0–6 and their parents? In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Powell , S. and Tod , J. 2004 . “ A systematic review of how theories explain learning behaviour in school contexts In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Scheurich , J. J . 2000 . A RoUGH, ramBling, strAnGe, muDDy, CONfusing, e1LIPtical Kut: from an archaeology of plain talk . Qualitative Inquiry , 6 (3) : 337 – 348 .
   Google Scholar
• Strathern , M. 2000 . The tyranny of transparency . British Educational Research Journal , 26 (3) : 309 – 391 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stronach , I. Deconstructing ‘quality’ and reconstructing critique . paper presented to the Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association, . September , Manchester.
   Google Scholar
• Thomas , G. and Pring , R. , eds. 2003 . Evidence‐based practice in education , Buckingham : Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Tooley , J. and Darby , D. 1998 . Educational research: a critique , London : Office for Standards in Education .
   Google Scholar
• Torgerson , C and Zhu , D . 2003 . “ A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the effectiveness of ICT on literacy learning in English, 5–16 In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Torrance , H. Systematic reviewing—the ‘call centre’ version of research synthesis. Time for a more flexible approach . paper presented to the ESRC/RCBN Seminar on Systematic Reviewing, University of Sheffield . June 24 2004 .
   Google Scholar
• Totterdell , M. , Woodroffe , L. , Bubb , S. and Hanrahan , K. 2004 . “ The impact of NQT induction programmes on the enhancement of teacher expertise, professional development, job satisfaction or retention rates: a systematic review of research on induction In ” . In Research Evidence in Education Library , London : EPPI‐Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education . Available online at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/EPPIWeb/home.aspx?&page=/reel/reviews.htm (Accessed 01 September 2004).
   Google Scholar
• Zeller , N. and Farmer , F. M. 1999 . ‘Catchy, clever titles are not acceptable’: style, APA, and qualitative reporting . International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education , 12 (1) : 3 – 20 .
   Google Scholar