Research Box

By: Russell Thackeray
  • Summary

  • Professor Annette Fillery-Travis unpacks a virtual box of 'goodies' to help researchers in the modern world. Everything from skills, tools, resources and career options.
    Copyright 2025 Russell Thackeray
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Episodes
  • Research Box - Now what?
    Jan 14 2025

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss what happens after the research is completed and how do we get the impact ‘out there’.

    Subjects covered include:

    • Technology
    • Understanding the need for research to demonstrate its impact and contribution to knowledge
    • The ’story’
    • A checklist for practical application including how to build a 'buzz' in your potential audience

    You can find out more about research coaching and gather some resources at aftassociates.co.uk

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    22 mins
  • Research Box - Using Technology to Assist Research
    Dec 3 2024

    In this episode, Professor Annette Fillery -Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the challenges and potential solutions for collecting and analysing data, particularly in the context of interviews. They explored various tools and platforms for data collection, analysis, and collaboration, emphasising the importance of not losing touch with the real sense of the data. They also discussed the use of AI in research, its potential impact on the quality of work, and the importance of creativity and originality in research.

    Key themes include:

    • Addressing Data Collection and Analysis Challenges
    • Exploring Tools for Data Collection and Collaboration
    • Online Research Tools and Personal Interviews Discussion
    • Data Analysis Tools and Privacy Concerns
    • Excel for Data Analysis and Manual Coding
    • Coding Systems and Writing Tools
    • Exploring AI for Writing and Proofreading
    • AI in Research and Creativity Discussion

    You can find out more about research coaching and gather some resources at aftassociates.co.uk

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    39 mins
  • Research Box - Evidence
    Nov 19 2024

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of evidence in research, particularly in the context of drug trials, end-of-life care, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explored the different levels of evidence, the process of building evidence through literature research, and the effectiveness of supplements. Lastly, they discussed the components of a persuasive argument, the need to address bias and assumptions in their research, and the potential for personal growth through challenging assumptions.

    Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what sources of evidence led them to make recent changes in their practice and what evidence would be compelling enough to change their practice tomorrow.

    Discussing Evidence in Research Contexts

    Discussing Evidence in Research and Drug Trials

    Discussing Levels of Evidence in Research

    Small Case Studies, Design, and Technology Readiness

    Supplements, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Politics

    Persuasive Argument Components Discussed

    Addressing Bias Mitigation in Research


    You can find out more about research coaching and gather some resources at aftassociates.co.uk

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    36 mins

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