Pyramid of evidence
Study on apple coloration
Making Sense of the Research
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Anatomy of a Scholarly Article (North Carolina State Univ.)An interactive tutorial about the structure of research articles, from the libraries of North Carolina State University.
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How To Read a Scholarly Journal Article (Kishwaukee College Library, Length: 5 minutes, 10 seconds; 2012)Video covering the parts of a research article and how to use the information in the various sections.
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How to Read a Research ArticleA short video that describes how to read a scholarly article from Univ. of Illinois.
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Scientific Journal ArticlesFrom Dalhousie University, a video explaining the differences between research articles and review articles.
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Study Design 101Tutorial on the different types of clinical medical studies from Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library at George Washington University.
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Literature of Sciencefrom the library at Humboldt State University
Massage Therapy and Science
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative MedicinePart of the National Institutes of Health, this site outlines current massage therapy research.
Research Tools
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Massage Therapy FoundationLinks to MTF resources for integrating research into massage therapy practice.
Evaluation Criteria
...now that you've found this information, is it worth using?
In order to decide if the source is reliable, ask yourself these questions:
WHO...is responsible? Who gathered the information, wrote it, produced it? Are they trustworthy?
WHAT...type of information does the source give you? Broadly or narrowly focused?
WHEN...was it created? Is it too old, too new, or just right for your needs?
WHERE...did the information come from? Does the author share the sources used to create this book, article, web site, etc?
WHY...was it created? To state the facts, to argue a point, to change your mind about an issue, to entertain?
HOW...does it fit into your research? What does it add to your knowledge?