- Completeness-it should not leave out important details or procedures of the research.
- Accuracy-it should report the exact findings of the research without exaggeration.
- Clarity-should be clear in terms of sentences, expressions and explanations used.
- Conciseness-the research report should be brief and should not elaborate on unnecessary details or be repetitive.
- Simplicity
- Future oriented-focus on long term goals as opposed to short term goals.
- Time bound
- Economical in terms of cost.
- Utilize the principles of the scientific (step by step) method wherever possible.
- Creativity ie think “outside the box”.
- Should follow the ethics of the society.
- Realistic –achievable and measurable