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Needles in the haystack: Finding and reading research articles

Abstract:

As members of a profession which claims to have a practice which is research-based (as opposed to practice-based on myth or authority), it is increasingly important that we develop our skills in 'consuming' research. first, this means finding research which is relevant to our practice or interests. The most current work is published in journals whereas a book may take one or two years to produce and publish. It is also important that we distinguish between primary and secondary sources of research information. Primary sources, which are 'straight from the horse's mouth', are where the researcher is writing about their own work and consequently there is generally more detail about the actual study. Secondary sources are where the research is reported by a person other than the researcher, often in readable terms and without specific details. So where to go for the research?

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