Today’s #ResearchTip is...did you know if someone’s created a research tool (interview schedule, questionnaire etc) and it would work for your research then you can - and should - use it? Here’s why and how /1
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If an existing research tool could be used in your study it’ll save time, allow you to build on existing research, and help you network with other researches in your field. If someone describes using a tool/technique in a paper it’s fine to email them and ask for more details /2
Researchers can let you have a copy of their research tool which you can either replicate or amend (assuming it won’t affect validity). It might be you translate or adapt it in other ways depending on your participants, so piloting is key. /3
If you use a preexisting measure always credit the original source. And be sure it is appropriate for the community you’re working with. Sometimes it’s crucial to utilise existing work to avoid research waste,sometimes you need to ditch the approach and try something different /4
Be careful to check if there’s a fee or licence for using an existing research tool or measure. Factor this into research budgets. If it’s very costly you may want to look for low cost or free/open access options. /5
Finally when you’re doing your literature reviewing and reading about research tools review as many as you can. You’ll either end up using one in your own work or can create something yourself based on the tools/measures you’ve evaluated /6
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