Looking to enhance your scholarly skills or brush up on skills you already know? This page contains resources developed by CFI Faculty and links to resources available at JMU and elsewhere.
Note: Some of the videos and handouts in this page will require you to log in with your JMU eID and password.
Quantitative Skills
Introduction to R Programming
Want to learn the basics of R Programming? Follow along with the asynchronous workshop from Dr. Sarah Blackstone, CFI Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Director of Analytics and Decision Support. NOTE: you must access the software and associated files to complete the workshop effectively.
JMU Libraries maintain a research guide for Quantitative Data and Methods. This resource page includes information about SAGE research methods books, articles, instructional videos, LinkedIn Learning tutorials on statistics and software, and information about datasets available to faculty.
Qualitative Skills
JMU Libraries maintains a research guide for Qualitative Data Analysis. This resource page includes information about JMU-provided software, technology support, and additional resources offered through SAGE Research Methods, the qualitative data repository, and UK data services databases.
The Perseus Digital Library and the Women Writers Project provide access to vast digital collections of texts and artifacts. These resources enable researchers to analyze large datasets and explore new avenues of inquiry.
StoryMapJS allows you to create an interactive story using a “narrative map.” A narrative map is more focused on sharing a journey or story as opposed to just presenting data.
Mixed Methods Skills
If you are interested in scholarly work that combines both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, consider mixed methods research.
Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA): This is the premier organization for mixed methods. They offer conferences, publications, and resources.
What is Mixed Methods Research? In this mini workshop, Dr. John Cresswell, provides an overview of the research method.
Qual Friendly Mixed Methods Research. This webinar reviews four different strategies for integrating qualitative and quantitative data or results that invite a more instrumental role for a qualitative inquiry in contributing analytical insight.
The Journal of Mixed Methods Research is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to mixed methods research, the journal provides cutting-edge research and methodological articles.
Want to engage in research with international partners? Watch the video from CFI and CGE Faculty Associate Shin Ji Kang, and check out the handout for additional resources!
Intercultural Competency Assessment
Does your course include intercultural experiences? Consider evaluating these using various assessment tools described by CFI and CGE Faculty Associate Shin Ji Kang.
Citation Justice
Citation can be used as a form of power. Evidence shows that women and BIPOC scholars are cited less frequently than white male counterparts. Consider examining your citation practices by watching the video and accessing the handout developed by CFI Faculty Associate Peter Eubanks.
Digital Humanities Quarterly and Digital Scholarship in the Humanities publish cutting-edge research in the field. These publications showcase innovative methodologies and projects.
Websites like HASTAC, which is an acronym for Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory () provide platforms for scholars to connect and share ideas.
Community Based Participatory Research
Have you thought about engaging the community in an ethical way in your research? If so, check out these resources to learn more about this methodology:
Brush, B. L., Mentz, G, Jensen M, Jacobs, B., Saylor, K. M., Rowe, Z., Israel B. A., & Lachance, L. (2019). Success in long-standing community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnerships: A scoping literature review. Health Education & Behavior, 47(4), 556-568. doi:10.1177/1090198119882989
Practical Guides and Toolkits
- The Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook. While focused on evaluation, this handbook offers valuable guidance on participatory approaches and building community capacity.
- University of Kansas Work Group for Community Health and Development Community Tool Box. This online resource provides a wealth of practical tools and guidance on various aspects of community work, including assessment, planning, and evaluation. It is very user friendly.
Informative and Training Videos
An Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
Dr. Jeni Hebert-Beirne, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Community Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health (UICSPH), is a community-engaged scholar with expertise in community-based participatory action research (CBPR). In this video, she provides an overview of CBPR.
Community Engagement and Community-Based Participatory Research
The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) is a 3-part course designed to train participants on how to effectively conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues.
Other Skills
How to Navigate an Academic Conference. In this opinion post, Victoria Reyes from Inside Higher Education shares tips for reducing conference anxiety and getting the most out of attending a conference.
NCFDD Selected Resources - Developing Your Skills
Follow these steps on the Faculty Success website to view the following free videos from the NCFDD.
This video offers examples of impactful community engagement scholarship and how to succeed in professional structures that may not recognize the full scholarly impact of such work.
This video discusses strategies for faculty members (and the university administrators who support them) to prepare for (and get the most out of) a sabbatical period, including strategies for successful re-engagement with teaching and research after the sabbatical.
Building and Leading Successful Research Teams
This video provides viewers with the skills necessary for leading and managing successful research teams, including establishing a collaborative and inclusive group dynamic.
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