Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice

Research Literacy for Health and Community Practice introduces students to fundamental research concepts that will enable them to think critically about research and to recognize effective methods for understanding and utilizing research for practice. Rather than outlining methods for conducting research, this textbook outlines 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 implement "best evidence" practices.

Offering a wealth of exercises, recommended readings, online resources, and in-class activities, this textbook satisfies the need for practical, beginner-level resources in research literacy courses across health studies disciplines.

Sonya L. Jakubec, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her academic interests include mental health promotion, globalization and health, community advocacy, and research literacy and critique. Barbara J. Astle, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Nursing and the Director of the Centre of Equity and Global Engagement at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Her research program focuses on global health and equity, global health education (global citizenship and competencies), and research literacy.