Evidence‐based research in the applied social sciences
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to outline increased use of evidence‐based research strategies in the applied social sciences.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper documents an ideal procedure for researchers to follow. It also provides resources from which to find evidence.
Findings
Evidence‐based practice is emerging as an influential field within academic and professional applied social science fields; as such, reference librarians across various library types should become familiar with the search strategies and tools their users need in order to be successful evidence‐based practice researchers
Originality/value
The Campbell Collaboration's motto, “What helps? What harms? Based on what evidence?” neatly sums up the field of evidence‐based practice research
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Citation
Paynter, R.A. (2009), "Evidence‐based research in the applied social sciences", Reference Services Review, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 435-450. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320911007038
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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