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Joint Motion and Function Assessment: A Research-Based Practical Guide (Imaging Companion Series)
Hazel M Clarkson

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

This new resource is a comprehensive view of the clinical evaluation and functional application of joint range of motion. Coverage includes discussions of different types of goniometers, alternate methods of assessment, the reliability and validity of other joint ROM tools, and contraindications and precautions. This book also provides a complete review of surface anatomy and instruction on palpation technique and therapist posture and ...

Literacy and Young Children: Research-Based Practices

1 review

The Guilford Press, 2002

Presents the latest techniques in literacy education
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Diane M. Barone (Professor of Literacy studies, University of Nevada, Reno) and Lesley Mandel Morrow (Professor, Department of learning and Teaching, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University), Literacy and Young Children: Research-Based Practices surveys and presents the latest techniques in literacy education. Grounded solidly in scientific ...

Community-Based Participatory Research for Health
Meredith Minkler, Nina Wallerstein

Jossey-Bass, 2002

Meredith Minkler and Nina Wallerstein have brought together, in one important volume, a stellar panel of contributors who offer a comprehensive resource on the theory and application of community based participatory research. Community Based Participatory Research for Health contains information on a wide variety of topics including planning and conducting research, working with communities, promoting social change, and core research methods. ...

Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence Based Practice

1 review
Carol Boswell, Sharon Cannon

Not Avail, 2007

Research explained
This book was a concise and thorough introduction to Nursing Research. It has a useful diary and the index was well organized. It arrived promptly after purchase.

Methods in Community-Based Participatory Research for Health
Barbara A. Israel, Eugenia Eng, ...

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Written by distinguished experts in the field, this book shows how researchers, practitioners, and community partners can work together to establish and maintain equitable partnerships using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to increase knowledge and improve health and well-being of the communities involved. CBPR is a collaborative approach to research that draws on the full range of research designs, including case study, ...

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

5 reviews
Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove

Saunders, 2006

Nursing Research
Great layout, summary at the end of each chapter. The each chapter begins with a list of outcome goals and terms with page numbers. CD with text is a great reference with quizzes and exams. The accompany website has additional test questions, quizzes and crosswords puzzles for each chapter. (Offers more then some other text on the website). Very glad my instructor chose this text.

Research in Education: Evidence Based Inquiry (6th Edition)

1 review
Jim McMillan, Sally Schumacher

Allyn & Bacon, 2005

textbook
I only bought this because I needed it for grad. school. It's tough reading!!

Understanding Nursing Research: Reading and Using Research in Evidence-Based Practice

1 review
Carol L Macnee, Susan McCabe

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006

Fast delivery!!
I was very impressed at how quick the book arrived. Great experience with the order.

Research-Based Strategies for English Language Learners: How to Reach Goals and Meet Standards, K-8

2 reviews
Denise M. Rea, Sandra P. Mercuri

Heinemann, 2006

Success teaching English learners
This book explains what good teaching is for English learners. It talks about why certain strategies work and why teachers should use them. The authors also include concrete lesson plans that show exactly how to teach lessons using the strategies. When there are so many SDAIE strategies out there, it's helpful to know which ones are effective and when to use them. The book is a quick read and ...

Research-Based Methods Of Reading Instruction: Grades K-3

1 review
Sharon Vaughn, Sylvia Linan-Thompson

Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2004

reference book review
This reference book offers many suggestions for reading interventions that can be easily implemented in the classroom. Dr Vaughn has a high reputation for quality reading interventions and this book reinforces that reputation.

Practitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice

1 review
Allen Rubin

Wiley, 2007

Very good
I am using this book for my Master's Degree in Social Work. It is very good. I recommend it.

Image-based Research: A Sourcebook for Qualitative Researchers
Jon Prosser

Falmer Press, 1998

Just what is a picture worth? Qualitative research is dominated by language. However, researchers have recently shown a growing interest in adopting an image-based approach. This is the first volume dedicated to exploring this approach and will prove an invaluable sourcebook for researchers in the field. The book covers a broad scope, including theory and the research process; and provides practical examples of how image-based research is ...

Comprehension Instruction, Second Edition: Research-Based Best Practices (Solving Problems In Teaching Of ...

The Guilford Press, 2008

Now in a substantially revised and updated second edition, this comprehensive professional resource and text is based on cutting-edge research. In each chapter, leading scholars provide an overview of a particular aspect of comprehension, offer best-practice instructional guidelines and policy recommendations, present key research questions still to be answered, and conclude with stimulating questions for individual study or discussion. All 25 ...

Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning: Insights from a Neurologist and Classroom Teacher

7 reviews
Judy Willis

Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2006

Invaluable supplement to enhancing one's grade school curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
Board-certified neurologist and middle school teacher Judy Willis, M.D. presents Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning, a guide for K-12 educators that combines the latest findings of learning-centered brain research with practical experience in the classroom. The result is a resource for helping students achieve their full academic potential that covers memory, learning, and ...

Arts-Based Research in Education: Foundations for Practice (Inquiry and Pedagogy Across Diverse Contexts)

Routledge, 2007

Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

3 reviews
Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove, ...

Saunders, 2006

A favorite book in nursisng research
This has been one of my favorite books in nursing research, since it's very easy to read with comprehensive schemes. It's a great helper for nursing research teachers and students

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

20 reviews
Robert J. Marzano, Debra Pickering, ...

Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2001

Great resource!
After hearing so much in teacher in-services about "Marzano strategies" I decided to check out his work myself. I was struck by the simple fact they are not his strategies as people talk about. Instead, they are research supported strategies that he and other authors/researchers have compiled and shrunk down into some user-friendly nuggets. The book is very easy to read, provides ample sources of ...

Evidence-based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection
Sarah Jo Brown

Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2008

This book is a key resource designed to teach undergraduate nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This text allows students to posses a basic knowledge regarding research methodology and critically appraise published research. Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection addresses learning objectives using an organized, easy to read approach that stands out from other texts. Perfect for undergraduate ...

Research-Based Reading Lessons for K-3: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension

1 review
Maureen Mclaughlin, Leslie Fisher

Teaching Strategies, 2005

Buy this book!
I am using this required text for a graduate level reading course. The guided lessons are very easy to understand and use as a guideline for lesson plans. The book also gives specific books to use for each lesson, which I found to be very helpful. Final thoughts for each chapter gave excellent guidelines for adapting the lessons for special-needs students. Blacklines were excellent teaching ...

What Really Matters for Struggling Readers: Designing Research-Based Programs (2nd Edition) (What Really ...

12 reviews
Richard L. Allington

Allyn & Bacon, 2005

Explains concepts in an easy to understand manner
How beneficial you will find this book depends on your background. If you are a parent, teacher, or college student trying to learn about basic research on reading, then this book is for you. This book gave me a nice review, but if you are familiar with the original research, you may want to skip this as something you already know. Allington presents education and cognitive psychology ...

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