Presentations on Research Skills
The following online and Powerpoint presentations have been made to assist researchers in developing skills to design and undertake research studies, analyse data, present at conferences and publish study results in peer-reviewed journals.
1. Critical Appraisal of Published Literature
Dr Karin Ried, Program Manager PHCRED, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, The University of Adelaide
Interactive workshop presented in April 2008 at the University of Adelaide to early- and mid-career researchers. Uses appraisal tools to sytematically review a scientific article.
2. Understanding Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Dr Karin Ried, Program Manager PHCRED, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, The University of Adelaide
Interactive workshop presented in April 2008 at the University of Adelaide to early- and mid-career researchers. Focuses on interpreting meta-analysis graphs. Includes a short introduction to the basics of systematic review methodology.
3. Survey Design
Dr Karin Ried, Program Manager PHCRED, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, The University of Adelaide
Interactive workshop presentated in April 2008 at the University of Adelaide to early- and mid-career researchers. Reviews different survey types (e.g. interviews, focus groups, questionnaires); methods of data collection; sampling; and data analysis issues.
4. Introduction to Qualitative Research
Rachel Boak, formerly a Research Fellow with the GGT UDRH
Powerpoint presentation given in April 2007 to early-career researchers. Introduces qualitative research, including a definition of qualitative research, an overview of metholodologies and data analysis, and a listing of useful resources.
5. Instructions for Authors
Professor James Dunbar, Director GGT UDRH
An online presentation made as the Editor of the Australian Journal of Rural Health in March 2007. Includes a summary of key instructions for authors submitting papers for publication.
6. Writing a Scientific Paper
Professor Prasuna Reddy, formerly the Director Research GGT UDRH
An online presentation made as Deputy Editor of the Australian Journal of Rural Health in March 2007. Includes key points to consider when writing for publication.
7. Measuring Outcomes: Validity, Reliability and Sensitivity
Associate Professor Adrian Schoo, formerly the Director of Education and Training GGT UDRH
Powerpoint presentation given in March 2007 to the PHCRED Writing Group. Discusses validity, reliability and sensitivity, including definitions, ways to enhance the reliability of a study and what to consider when planning a study.