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Understanding Scholarly Communication : Understanding Scholarly Communication Alfred Mowdood with examples from the work of U of U professors and researchers

Scholarly Information Cycle: Why re-invent the wheel?1 : Scholarly Information Cycle: Why re-invent the wheel?1 Researcher reads the literature. The researcher performs an experiment - builds upon previous research. The results of the experiment are written about and submitted to a journal. Peer review process - experts in the field review and suggest changes that the author must make before the article is published. 5. A journal article is published. The journal article is read by an indexer who assigns descriptors (subject headings) which capture the main idea(s) so it can be found in a journal index such as PubMed or SPORTDiscus 1 Image and text from BIO150Y Optimal Information Foraging Tutorial by BIO150Y staff. Copyright 2002 by the University of Toronto.

Characteristics of a Scholarly Journal : Characteristics of a Scholarly Journal The most common practice in communicating research is scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Articles in scholarly journals present news and results of original research. Often published by an association or university. Indexed in library databases.

More Scholarly Journal Characteristics : More Scholarly Journal Characteristics Editors are researchers who have expertise in a specific area. Published a certain number of times a year. Identified by specific year and month/season and/or by volume and issue number. Journal titles change. Groups/organizations retitle journals to reflect: new focus, change in area of research, desire of group members, and changes in word meaning. Originally titled The Research Quarterly of the American Physical Education Association Marriott Library carries first volume & issue from 1930.

Expertise : Expertise Latin term curriculum vitae (often abbreviated CV) is used to document education, teaching, grants, service, and publications of researchers and university faculty Credentials which recognizes professional achievement and competence: FACSM RD Licensing Utah Physical Therapist Board

Peer Reviewed : Peer Reviewed Other experts in the discipline evaluate articles to be published in journal. To eliminate bias, the author’s identity is not revealed to reviewers (blind review process). Journals have rules in how articles must be submitted—APA style is common.

Typical First Page of a Scholarly Article : Typical First Page of a Scholarly Article Lists authors and their credentials. Provides summary of the article (abstract). In the text of article, references the work of others.

Types of Information in a Scholarly Journal : Types of Information in a Scholarly Journal Scholarly articles discuss new ideas and discoveries, refute and/or reinterpret long-held beliefs, and/or present new methods, applications, and solutions. Information about scholarly meetings (conferences). Book or product reviews.

Evaluating a Citation : Evaluating a Citation Is it scholarly, academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed? Is it a book, journal article, conference paper, dissertation, or web site? Journal article lists page number and either volume or month/year. Newton, M. & Duda, J.L. (1995). The relationship of goal orientations and expectations on multi-dimensional state anxiety, Perceptual Motor Skills, 81, 1107-1112. Book citation lists publisher name and place Positive behavior management in physical activity settings. Barry Lavay, Ron French, Hester Henderson. Champaign, Ill. Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2005.

Examples : Examples Title: Accumulating 10,000 steps: does this meet current physical activity guidelines Source: Le Masurier, G.C.; Research quarterly for exercise and sport (Reston, Va.), 2003-12-01, vol. 74, issue 4, p 389, ISSN 02701367. Title: The prevalence-based need for adapted physical education teachers in the United States.; Zhang, J.; Kelly, L.; Berkey, D.; Joseph, D.; Chen, S.; Adapted physical activity quarterly (Champaign, Ill.), July 2000: 17 (3). p. 297-309; Ransdell, L.B., & Petlichkoff, L. (Eds.) (2005). Ensuring the health of active and athletic girls and women. AAHPERD Publications: Waldorf, MD. Brunsma, D. L., & Rockquemore, K. A. (1998). Effects of student uniforms on attendance, behavior problems, substance use, and academic achievement. Journal of Educational Research, 92 (1), 53-62.

Using Library Catalogs : Using Library Catalogs After you have been given a bibliography or find material in a database such as PubMed or SPORTDiscus, check the library catalogs. Check both Marriott and/or Eccles). To find journal, search by

Using Library Catalog to Find Scholarly Information : Using Library Catalog to Find Scholarly Information Journal may be available online. Journal may be only available in print Write down call number and location. Make sure you know what level item is on!

Use Library Databases to find Scholarly Information : Use Library Databases to find Scholarly Information Use Article Databases & More link. SportDiscus, PubMed, & PsycINFO are good starting points.

Using Google Scholar to Find Articles : Using Google Scholar to Find Articles Search by article title If too many hits, use quotes Change “Scholar Preferences” Bibliography Manager (Refworks)

Communication Channels of U of U Researchers : Communication Channels of U of U Researchers Do original research that may be published in journals. Attend conferences Create poster presentations during group/association conferences. Serve as reviewers for journals. Present new ideas at conferences & lectures Write books. Discuss their research in the classroom, in student & faculty meetings, and in the lab.

U of U Libraries Store & Provide Access to Scholarly Information : U of U Libraries Store & Provide Access to Scholarly Information Buy, catalog, store, and preserve books and journals that are authored by U of U professors and their peers. Provide access to scholarly communication through the library catalogs and over 300 library databases. Store and catalog all Masters theses and dissertations done by U of U students. Digitize books, journals, photographs, manuscripts, and newspapers. May provide online access to books and journals purchased by the Libraries. Provide assistance to students by phone, email, or in person assistance.

Grey Literature : Grey Literature Fourth International Conference on Grey Literature (GL '99) defined grey literature as: "That which is produced on all levels of government, academics, business and industry in print and electronic formats, but which is not controlled by commercial publishers." Includes: Position statements and consensus statements from organizations and associations such as American College of Sports Medicine or the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Government reports from the Centers for Disease Control or the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies Practice guidelines, research reports, and publications from the Kaiser Family Foundation or the Institute of Medicine Conference reports or proceedings

Useful Gray Literature from the Web : Useful Gray Literature from the Web Exercise and Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease A Statement From the Council on Clinical Cardiology (Subcommittee on Exercise, Rehabilitation, and Prevention) and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism (Subcommittee on Physical Activity) Paul D. Thompson, MD; David Buchner, MD; Ileana L. Piña, MD; Gary J. Balady, MD; Mark A. Williams, PhD; Bess H. Marcus, PhD; Kathy Berra, MSN, ANP; Steven N. Blair, PED; Fernando Costa, MD; Barry Franklin, PhD; Gerald F. Fletcher, MD; Neil F. Gordon, MD, PhD; Russell R. Pate, PhD; Beatriz L. Rodriguez, MD, PhD; Antronette K. Yancey, MD; Nanette K. Wenger, MD This statement was reviewed by and has received the endorsement of the American College of Sports Medicine.

NASPE Position Statements : NASPE Position Statements Position statements are how an association/organization have resolved a controversy:

NCSA Position Statements : NCSA Position Statements

References : References Anshel, M. H. (2004). The psychology of team sports [Review of the book The psychology of team sports]. Sport Psychologist, 18, 114-115. University of Toronto. (2002). BIO150Y Optimal Information Foraging Tutorial. Retrieved January 18, 2004 from University of Toronto BIO150Y Web site: http://www.cquest.utoronto.ca/zoo/bio150y/oif/journals/journal- cycle.html Thomas, J. R., Murray Jr., J.R., & Stevermer, C. (2004). Evaluating doctoral physical education in physical activity: Role of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Quest, 56, 361-376.

Answers to Slide 9 : Answers to Slide 9 Journal article. Search library catalogs (Marriott and Eccles) by journal title : Research quarterly for Exercise and Sport In Eccles library, do a journal title search. Journal is carried by LDS hospital from 1985-1995. Year 2003 is not available. Try Marriott Library Catalog. In Marriott library catalog, do a journal/newspaper title exact search. Journal is available on Level 1. Call number is ___________ To find abstract in PubMed, search by: le masurier and steps To find abstract in Physical Education index, search by: le masurier and steps Journal article. Journal title to search library catalogs by is: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. Available online at both Marriott and Eccles. Available in print at the Marriott Library from v.1(1984)-v.4(1987)v.5:no.1(1988)-v.5:no.3(1988),v.6(1989)-v.12(1995),v.13:no.2(1996)-v.13:no.4(1996)v.14(1997)-v.21(2004 Book. Eds is an abbreviation for editors. To find books in library catalog, search by title of book. Can also search by author. Book should be on order. 4. Journal article. Journal is not indexed by PubMed, SportDiscus, and Physical Education Index. Abstract and full-text online is available in PsycINFO and ERIC databases. (APA style)