HWS Research Handbook
HWS Research Handbook
Welcome to the HWS Research Handbook — your central guide for conducting, evaluating, and reporting research across the institution. This handbook provides a clear framework and practical tools to support high-quality, ethical, and impactful research.
Whether you're planning a new study, ensuring ethical compliance, or analyzing outcomes, each section below is designed to walk you through key stages of the research lifecycle.
INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the handbook and overview of approach to research, evaluation, and analytics
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Ethics, data privacy, and other key standards
RESEARCH PROCESS
Steps for designing and conducting research studies
EVALUATION AND IMPACT
Defining outcomes and reporting results
DATA ANALYTICS
Techniques for analyzing and presenting data
Using This Handbook Effectively
Each section in this handbook is designed to be practical and actionable. We encourage you to explore the content in the order that aligns with your current research needs — whether you're just starting out, refining your methods, or reporting outcomes.
As research needs evolve, this handbook will be periodically updated with new guidelines, tools, and templates. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest resources.
If you have questions, need clarification, or wish to contribute feedback, please reach out to the Office of Research and Evaluation. Collaboration and continuous improvement are central to our research culture at HWS.