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Towards Rigor in Reviews of Multivocal Literatures: Applying the Exploratory Case Study Method

University of Utah

Betty Malen

University of Washington

This article aims to stimulate discussion about the issue of rigor in conducting reviews of multivocal literatures. Multivocal literatures, which abound in the field of education, are comprised of all accessible writings on a common, often contemporary topic. The exploratory case study method is proposed as a means to engender rigor in reviews of such literatures. It is argued that it is appropriate to apply the concept of rigor to reviews of multivocal literatures and to use the exploratory case study method as a tool for thinking about procedures that could enhance rigor in such reviews. The article draws upon the authors’ experiences in conducting a review of the literature on school-based management to illustrate how the proposed procedures might be employed.

Review of Educational Research, Vol. 61, No. 3, 265-286 (1991)
DOI: 10.3102/00346543061003265


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