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humrel-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a question belongs in Human Relations (HR) and how to frame it for the journal's interdisciplinary work-and-society audience. Tests fit and sharpens the question; it does not develop the theory or invent evidence.

When to use

• deciding whether a question belongs in Human Relations
• framing a question for the journal's interdisciplinary work-and-society audience
• testing fit for Human Relations
• sharpening the question
• distinguishing HR from sibling journals
• identifying the relational/social core
• declaring a theoretical stake
• assessing interdisciplinary reach

When not to use

• developing the theory
• inventing evidence

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