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There is a good collection of posts and thought leadership coming from the APA Style Blog that might be of interest. While it feels a bit ‘wild west’ at the moment, as we investigate and integrate AI in to our… Continue Reading →
A theoretical framework is a set of ideas and theories that helps explain why things happen the way they do in a study. This provides a foundation for understanding the relationships between different concepts and guides the research process. Using… Continue Reading →
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1. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) Published by Athabasca University, IRRODL is arguably one of the most influential journals in the world for research on open education and distance learning. It covers topics such… Continue Reading →
Google Scholar maintains journal metrics and provides an annual report of the top journals by impact factor. Metrics such as the H5 are but one approach (and a problematic one) for reporting a journals’ impact via the number of citations… Continue Reading →
The ability to critically assess the quality and rigor of research articles and journals is not merely an academic exercise; it is a cornerstone of sound research and a fundamental skill for a successful scholarly career. Navigating the vast sea… Continue Reading →
WordPress This website is hosted in a web platform called WordPress, and you are invited to document your learning using WordPress as well. This allows you to practice open scholarship and share some or all of work publicly. Keep in… Continue Reading →
If you choose to setup a WordPress website, I recommend using the Open and Educational Technology Collective, hosted by a team of B.C. post-secondary education IT professionals on BCNet’s Educloud, so your data is stored not only in Canada, but… Continue Reading →
Reference management is a crucially important process and practice for researchers. Building up your library of research articles can help you organize the papers you have read, increase discoverability of your most relevant works, and aid the process of manuscript… Continue Reading →