Week 11: knowledge translation

Question 1

knowledge translation is a __________ and _______ process

Answer 1

dynamic and iterative process

Question 2

what are the 4 components of knowledge translation?

Answer 2

1. synthesis = of the research you produce
2. dissemination = distributing your information through conference presentations and publications
3. exchange
4. ethically-sound application of knowledge

Question 3

What are the purposes of conferences?

Answer 3

• networking and exchange of ideas
• getting feedback before submission of work

Question 4

What is the structure of a conference?

Answer 4

• planned sessions with keynote speakers
• sessions of oral presentations
• poster sessions
• exhibitions
• business meetings

Question 5

What are the 4 steps to getting in a conference

Answer 5

1. conduct good research
2. find a conference that might be interested in your research
3. submit a well written abstract
4. respect all requirements including due dates, word counts, priorities of topics

Question 6

1. T/F: A good strategy of a poster presentation is to present your drafts to research group, mentors, classmates about 3 days before the conference
2. T/F: more than 5 references in a poster is not recommended

Answer 6

1. F. should be presented a week before
2. T.

Question 7

T/F: In oral presentations, you are supposed to be teaching not reporting your research

Answer 7

F. you are supposed to report NOT teach

Question 8

Answer based on why do we have to publish?
1. unpublished research = ___________
2. direct professional benefits for _________
3. respect for the _____ and _____ of participants and collaborators

Answer 8

1. not existing research
2. researchers
3. time and efforts

Question 9

T/F: the peer review process is never time consuming and disappointing

Answer 9

F

Question 10

Explain each type of journal:
1. subscription journal
2. open-access journal
3. hybrid journal

Answer 10

1. subscription journal = covers its costs from the library and/or individual subscriptions and advertising and does not charge any author fees
2. open-access journal = authors pay a publication fee before publications of their work
   content is freely available on the interest
3. hybrid journal = option of paying to make an article freely available to all

Question 11

1. T/F: authors assign copyright to the publisher after their articles are published
2. what is a creative commons license?

Answer 11

1. F. before publishing
2. a public copyright license that enables the free distribution of a copyrighted work

Question 12

T/F: there is a growing number of dubious (doubtful) journals being launched that accept almost every submission upon receipt of payment

Answer 12

T