The basic evidence based research steps are:

• Begin with a problem or issue stated as a question. 1 2
• Plan your search for the levels of evidence you need. 3
• Search for secondary or primary sources and primary evidence. 4 5
• Evaluate your results. 6 7
• Implement your findings. 8 9
• Publish your findings to build the evidence base. 10

Appendixes

References

About the tool

 

Glossary links from text & examples?

 

Tutorial on evidence based review in depth: Cochrane Collaboration Open Learning Materials 

 

 

About the Evidence Based Research (EBR) tool

 

Purpose:

Technological advances have changed how students and faculty access information.

Research suggests both groups may overestimate their research and critical thinking skills in acquiring and judging the trustworthiness of the scientific literature.

The EBR tool was created to facilitate evidence based research skills and to enhance critical thinking decision points. The research project is a mixed methods research design.

 

Researchers:

Dr. JoAnn Long, RN, PhD, NEA-BC joann.long@lcu.edu

Paula Gannaway MLS, MEd paula.gannaway@lcu.edu

 

Advisors: Dr. Cindy Ford, Dr. Cathy Box, Dr. Jeana Culbert

 

The authors acknowledge the support for the project study provided by EquipLCU small grant.

We are also grateful for the LCU Marcom team for their web design expertise.

 

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