Dissemination matters

Researchers influencing policy development: closing the gap. Researchers and policy makers bring different perspectives to the policy making process. Constructive communication between these groups supports the development of effective, evidence based public policy. [Original: Apr 2003 | Reprint: …

Mentoring matters

The Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development Strategy (PHCRED) supports primary health care providers to develop high quality research and evaluation knowledge and skills. One of the many ways this is being achieved is through mentoring. This fact sheet lists key information about me…

Design posters for maximum impact

Do you want your research or program evidence to effect changes to policy and practice? How can you use posters to communicate your key messages to those who matter? How can you maximise the impact of your poster and/or poster presentation? [Original: Oct 2005 | Reprint: Mar 2006 | Revised: Apr 20…

Collaborative partnerships in research

Collaborative partnerships between researchers, practitioners, decision makers, consumers and community members can strengthen research. They can enhance e relevance of research questions, ensure the research methods are appropriate and feasible, and improve the chances of research funding. These…

Conference works: getting the most out of conferences

Conferences provide the opportunity to keep up with new developments, present ideas, meet people who inspire you to think or work differently, foster communication and form new relationships (Collins 2000). In this fact sheet, we outline ways you can enhance the experience of attending conferences.…

Oral presentations: preparation and delivery

Presentations can be positive experiences. There are a few things you can do to ease the strain to ensure that your presentation runs smoothly. This resource has been prepared to assist you with the planning and delivery of your next paper presentation. PHC RIS, Nisbet, S., Hordacre, AL., Keane, M.…

Power point presentations

Designing a great power point presentation is an art in itself. We have put together a few guidelines you might like to keep in mind when you are creating your next power point presentation. You will find the following tips most relevant for 10 minute conference presentations. PHC RIS, Nisbet, S., …

Publishing in peer review journals: criteria for success

Publishing in peer review papers facilitates knowledge sharing, thereby enabling individuals and organisations to contribute to the body of evidence on best practice. The following criteria have been developed to increase the chances of your paper being published in a peer reviewed journal. PHC RI…

Conducting effective skill building workshops

Workshops that build both research and clinical skills are popular learning events in primary health care. They are cost effective compared with individual training activities and provide a means of connecting the material to be learned to the leaders' context, as well as providing opportunities fo…

Creating a great website

This resource has been developed to help you plan and design a website at the conceptual stage so that it contains relevant content and is easy for users to view and navigate. [Original: Jun 2005, Revised: Oct 2007] PHC RIS, Dixon, K., Lowcay, B. (2007). Fact Sheet: Creating a great website. Adela…

Taking great photos for publication

Photographs are an excellent way to liven up a publication, be it a report, newsletter, manuscript, presentation, or flyer. When used well, photographs will add to the reader's understanding of your work. In this fact sheet, we give you the tips you need to take great photos for publications. PHC R…