Keelelike
Keelelike is a term used to describe a research and writing approach associated with Keele University that emphasizes interdisciplinarity, public accessibility, and open science practices. The term is used to characterize projects and publications that aim to integrate methods and perspectives from multiple disciplines, collaborate with non-academic stakeholders, and provide transparent documentation of data, methods, and assumptions. The word is often used in meta-analyses, grant reports, and project documentation to signal alignment with Keele’s institutional ethos, though it has broadened to describe similar practices in other institutions.
Origins and development: The term originated in the Keele research community in the early 2010s, where an
Characteristics: Keelelike projects typically feature interdisciplinarity that combines quantitative and qualitative methods; a modular publication structure
Impact and reception: Proponents argue that Keelelike practices improve reproducibility, relevance, and public trust. Critics note
See also: interdisciplinary research, open science, knowledge translation, Keele University.