Quotation Accuracy Matters: An Examination of How an Influential Meta-Analysis on Active Learning Has Been Cited

When previous research is cited incorrectly, misinformation can infiltrate scientific discourse and undermine scholarly knowledge. One of the more damaging citation issues involves incorrectly citing article content (called quotation errors); therefore, investigating accuracy an important endeavor. field where needed in learning sciences given its impact on pedagogy. An integral pedagogical discussions surrounding how to teach at college level meta-analysis active by Freeman et al. The compared traditional lecture terms effects student has been national initiatives STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) reform. Given influence coupled with errors could have discourse, we used context analysis analyze whether assertions text that related efficacy were supported what was explicitly stated meta-analysis. Assertions analyzed under supported, unsupported, or irrelevant for purposes study categories. most prevalent category being effective than lecture; unsupported effectiveness specific activities/approaches other general approach learning. Overall, percentage 47.67%, 26.01%. Furthermore, articles containing least one assertion 34.77%. Proactive measures are reduce incidence ensure robust integrity.