Summarizing Research: A Case Study

Abstract

Interest in research summarization is rising. Most summaries have focused on methodological weaknesses and contradictory evidence. The standard has been “beyond a reasonable doubt” and the verdict “little or nothing is known and more research is needed.” Applying a case study method to the research on note taking from lectures, this zpaper illustrates a different approach using a preponderance of the evidence as the standard. The intended audience is the consumer of educational research. Results show more evidence in favor of taking notes than had been recognized. Reasons for doubting excessively pessimistic conclusions of research reviews are given.

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