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Advanced Research Skills

Understanding Sources & Searching Databases

Jennifer Chess

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson you will be able to... 1. Identify and describe primary sources in Kinesiology, demonstrating the ability to evaluate their scholarly merit and relevance to research questions. 2. Critically analyze the quality, credibility, and applicability of primary sources, recognizing that scholarly value extends beyond traditional markers of academic publishing. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing advanced search techniques (Boolean operators, citation mining, controlled vocabulary) across specialized databases to efficiently locate relevant primary sources in the discipline of Kinesiology.

Agenda

  • Primary Sources
  • Source Evaluation
  • Advanced Research Techniques
  • Specialized Databases
  • Group Activity

What are some examples of primary sources?

Primary Sources in Health Sciences

Where to Find Primary Sources in Health Sciences

Clinical Trial Registries

Data Repositories

  • ClinicalTrials.gov
  • WHO ICTRP

Professional Organizations

  • Figshare
  • Dryad
  • NIH repositories
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

Equipment Manufacturer Archives

Specialized Databases

  • PubMed
  • Science Direct
  • Ebsco
  • Medline Plus
  • Technical specifications
  • Testing data

IS IT SCHOLARLY?

Ask yourself these questions:

Who are the Authors?

Who is the Publisher?

How is the article organized?

Is there a bibliography or footnotes?

Who was the intended audience?

Superficial Markers of CredibilityWhen evaluating sources, the old rules are out.

Read the "About Us" on the site.

Is the information current?

Are there citations?

Does the site have ads?

Is it a .com or a .org?

You were most likely taught to evaluate websites using the above markers. While these can be helpful, they are no longer adequate in today's rapidly changing information landscape.

A note about sources...

Not ALL primary sources are scholarly (for example, a letter write by George Patton)Not all authoratative sources are peer-reviewed

Advanced Research Techniques

Next Step: Put keywords together using Boolean Operators

Sample Boolean Search String

Concussion Recovery Protocols in Contact Sports (concussion* OR "traumatic brain injury" OR "TBI" OR "head trauma") AND (recovery OR rehabilitat* OR "return to play" OR "RTP") AND protocol* AND ("contact sport*" OR football OR rugby OR hockey OR soccer) NOT (pediatric* OR adolescen*)

Exercise

Create search strings in Padlet

Citation Mining

Subject Headings

MeSH Subject Headings

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus is a controlled and hierarchically-organized vocabulary produced by the National Library of Medicine. It is used for indexing, cataloging, and searching of biomedical and health-related information -NIH Website

Try in PubMed

Not Getting Good Results?

1. Try different terms, broaden, narrow 2. Look at it from a different perspective 3. It's just not there

Database Highlights

PubMed Ebsco Medline Plus Science Direct DTIC

Group Activity

Which recovery strategies, including both physical techniques and nutritional approaches, are most effective in reducing recovery time for athletes following high-intensity training? 1. Use Advanced Search to find an article 2. Use 2 filters 3. Justify choosing article 3. Decide on 3 features about the database to share Input in Padlet

Questions?

EXAMPLES

  • Detailed accounts of individual patient cases
  • Novel treatment approaches or unusual presentations
  • Rehabilitation protocols and outcomes

Clinical Case Reports

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EXAMPLES

  • Original training manuals and methods
  • Historical accounts of exercise practices
  • Evolution of sports medicine techniques
  • Founding documents of kinesiology organizations

Historical Documents

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EXAMPLES

  • Accounts from pioneering researchers
  • Athlete experiences with training methods
  • Practitioner perspectives on treatment evolution

Oral Histories and Interviews

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EXAMPLES

  • MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound images
  • Electromyography (EMG) recordings
  • Video analysis of movement patterns
  • Anatomical illustrations and dissection records

Imaging and Visual Materials

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EXAMPLES

  • Physiological measurements (VO2max, heart rate, force production)
  • Motion capture and kinematic data
  • Epidemiological data on injuries or performance
  • Wearable technology outputs (accelerometers, GPS tracking)

Raw Data Sets

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EXAMPLES

  • Experimental studies with methods, results, and discussion sections
  • Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing interventions
  • Observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional)
  • Biomechanical analyses and motion studies

Original Research Articles

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EXAMPLES

  • Detailed methodologies for exercise testing
  • Equipment calibration procedures
  • Participant screening protocols

Laboratory Notebooks and Protocols

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EXAMPLES

  • Exercise equipment designs
  • Rehabilitation device specifications
  • Biomechanical testing apparatus

Patents and Technical Documents

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