• 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
  • Research Box - Knowledge
    Nov 5 2024

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of defining the type of knowledge they aim to produce in their research and the intricacies of decision-making in choosing a school. They also explored various types of knowledge, the role of interdisciplinary knowledge, and the concept of epistemology in their current knowledge measurement system. Lastly, they examined the value and limitations of professional bodies' knowledge, the importance of evidence in backing up claims, and the concept of 'problematising' in research.

    Defining Knowledge Goals in Research

    Types of knowledge

    Decision-Making

    Types of Knowledge and Their Role in Research

    Epistemology and Knowledge Measurement System

    Professional Bodies, Knowledge, and Evidence

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

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    33 mins
  • Research Box - Crafting Research Questions
    Oct 22 2024

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of research questions in guiding focused and impactful research, differentiating them from hypotheses and the need for clear research questions that can be effectively evaluated. Lastly, they emphasise the significance of crafting a well-structured proposal for a university, the benefits of combining research and implementation, and the value of using a coach to support researchers.

    Formulating a research question and learning when to adapt it

    Comparative research questions

    Impact and Evaluation

    Beginning data collection

    Crafting a well-crafted proposal for a university

    Action Research



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

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    33 mins
  • Research Box - Literature Review - Refresher
    Oct 8 2024

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray dive deeper into Literature Reviews.

    Just summarising some of the key themes discussed so far….

    Making sure you have the basics in place

    Getting a structure and using mind maps or diagram

    Research logs

    Bibliography Software

    Different pots of research authority

    Criticality

    Using sounding boards

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

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    21 mins
  • Research Box - Literatiure Reviews - Getting Organised
    Sep 24 2024

    This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray dive deeper into Literature Reviews.

    Where to find sources of literature

    Using libraries

    Different types of literature and validity

    Finding themes and areas to explore

    References and how to save time and effort

    How to read a paper efficiently

    Keeping notes and staying organised

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

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    24 mins
  • Research Box - Literature Reviews - The Big Picture
    Sep 10 2024

    We are back after the Summer recess...!!

    This week Professor Annette Fillery Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray talk about Literature Reviews.

    What’s the conversation about and how to you learn it, add to it and respond to future enhancements?

    What’s out there?

    What are different perspectives?

    How are people talking about and how?

    How to use the literature to keep you on track and keep you motivated

    What is the interplay between academia and practice?

    Different type of lit reviews

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

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    24 mins