1. Three manuscripts in three years: Practical approaches

2. PRIMARY vs. SECONDARY

3. A simple model of research-based evidence
The Integrated "5S" Levels of Organization of Evidence Pyramid depicts the relationship between the Evidence Hierarchy (the small, inset pyramid) and the "5S" model. The Integrated Pyramid also includes foundational resources that do not have transparent evidence-based methodologies.

4. Examples: Systematic review Meta-analysis Cross sectional, descriptive studies Epidemiological studies

5. Advantages of Secondary Research
More efficient use of resources
Convenient means of conducting research quickly
Preferable when decisions rely on historical data

6. Advantages of Secondary Research
More efficient use of resources
Convenient means of conducting research quickly
Preferable when decisions rely on historical data

7. Advantages of Secondary Research
More efficient use of resources
Convenient means of conducting research quickly
Preferable when decisions rely on historical data

8. Purpose of the Literature Review
Is my topic a real problem?
What do we already know?
Where are the gaps in knowledge?
What are some measures and approaches I could use in designing my study?
Injury 200,000
MESH terms
Injury and PTSD
20,000
Combine MESH terms
Injury, PTSD, and recividism: 10
ToE

9. Table of Evidence TOE

10. Maps Capture and organize ideas Concept maps
Examples
Mind maps (a visual concept map)
See Articles in Moodle for evidence

14. Two Main Research Approaches
Quantitative
Qualitative
A traditional approach: identify and measure variables in a reliable and valid way
Based on positivist paradigm
Reality is fixed, independent of human observation
There is an underlying objective truth
Seeks to remove personal biases and values
A natural approach: understand the meaning of an experience from the individual’s perspective
Based on naturalist paradigm
Reality is the experience of individuals
Subjective inquiry required to discover phenomena

15. Two Main Research Approaches
Quantitative
Qualitative
Approach arises from need to establish au underlying reality
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Approach arises from need to identify new phenomena
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16. Just for Fun: Peer-Review

17. Paper Structure Introduction Methods Results Discussion
Why (if lucky… not all papers manage this)
what don’t we know and why is it important to find out
How
what we did
What we found
What it means, and how it relates to what we know

19. Journal Metrics

20. The foundation for getting your work published:
Conduct high-quality research.
Getting published is a complex issue. The publishing landscape is constantly changing. Be willing to adapt your strategy.
Even though many factors are out of the control of authors, various approaches are possible and it makes sense to make conscious and well-informed moves.
Collaborating with researchers within as well as outside your field.
Send your research article to an appropriate journal, and adequately highlighting the novelty and impact of your research.