Faculty Research Information

A brief overview of the research process

Project Development

A.  An article on theory formulation (Meeker, TICC 7 (1))

B.   Research Training

1.     Online Human Rights training and certification

2.    Palmer Graduate Studies

C.   Reviewing the literature

1.    Background Information

1.  An article about literature searching

2. An article about Peer Review & Indexing

An article on outcome measures from the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, April 2003

Project Deployment

A.  Proposal Development

1. PCC Faculty Research Policies - This handbook provides information on all policies in effect in the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research

2. Project Review and Approval - Two levels of review are needed before you can begin your project.

1. Review for scientific merit - This level of review is carried out at the department head level or by Research Council. The aims are to improve project design and be sure resources and time are available.
• Faculty Initiated Research Project Flowchart
• New Project Application Form - This form is a version of the PHS398, which is used in government proposals as well. Look here for the NIH guide to the form.
2. Review for risks to human or animal subjects
• IRB - If the research involves collecting data on humans
• IACUC - If the research involves collecting data from animals

3. Internet Guides to Proposal development

1. University Faculty Sites:
• University of Calgary - Beginner's Guide
• University of Michigan
• Warnborough University
2. Funding Agency Sites:
• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• National Cancer Institute