Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice, Second Edition - Softcover

Jakubec, Sonya; Astle, Barbara

 
9781773382791: Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice, Second Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1773382799 ISBN 13: 9781773382791
Verlag: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc., 2021

Inhaltsangabe

In its second edition, Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice introduces students to fundamental research concepts that will enable them to think critically about research and recognize effective methods for understanding and utilizing research for practice. Thoroughly updated, this new edition features content on Indigenous knowledge and research, including contributions by two Indigenous scholars, and offers additional examples of qualitative and quantitative designs, updated content on literature reviews, as well as new exercises and examples throughout to broaden the scope to different care providers in health, community services, and other related fields.


Rather than outlining methods for conducting research, this textbook teaches basic skills for engaging with research literature, including how to frame and organize knowledge, interpret and evaluate evidence using qualitative and quantitative approaches, distinguish between research and other forms of information, and use this evidence in practice settings. Offering a wealth of exercises, recommended readings, online resources, and learning activities, this textbook satisfies the need for practical, beginner-level resources in research literacy courses across health studies disciplines.


FEATURES:

  • Written in an accessible and user-friendly style that offers a straightforward understanding of essential research concepts
  • Pedagogical features include chapter outlines and learning objectives, review and reflect sections, further resources and links, a glossary, and two appendices with practice exam questions and learning activities

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Sonya Jakubec is a Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Mount Royal University.

Barbara Astle is a Professor in the School of Nursing and the Director of the Master of Science of Nursing Program at Trinity Western University.

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In a world where knowledge is expanding exponentially and is more easily accessed than ever before, it is essential that students and practitioners can clearly understand and communicate fundamental research concepts. Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice enables students to think critically about research and recognize effective methods for utilizing research for practice. Thoroughly updated, this second edition features content on Indigenous knowledge and research, including new contributions by Indigenous scholars. It also offers additional examples of qualitative and quantitative designs, updated material on literature reviews, and new exercises and examples throughout to broaden the scope to different care providers in health, community services, and other related fields.

Written in an accessible and user-friendly style, this practical textbook teaches essential skills for engaging with research literature, including how to frame and organize knowledge, interpret and evaluate evidence using qualitative and quantitative approaches, distinguish between research and other forms of information, and use this evidence in practice settings. Offering a wealth of exercises, recommended readings, online resources, and learning activities, as well as a glossary and practice exam questions, this introductory text is an invaluable resource for students in research literacy courses across health studies disciplines.

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Verlag
Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
Erscheinungsdatum
2021
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1773382799
ISBN 13 
9781773382791
Einband
Tapa blanda
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
250
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