Working with CHSRF
CHSRF English Style Guide
Researchers are required to follow this style guide when preparing English reports and written material for CHSRF. It includes how to present references, top style tips, preferred spellings, how to deal with things like numbers, abbreviations and lists, and a lot more. If you have any questions regarding the style guide, please contact Cecily.wallace@chsrf.ca.
Communicating your research
How you communicate your ideas and findings to decision-makers is critical.
Knowing that researchers are not necessarily communications specialists, CHSRF has produced these popular resources to help. The following pieces have been used by many researchers over the years.
Reader-friendly writing – 1:3:25
CHSRF uses the 1:3:25 format for its reports. This article is a must-read for anyone writing a report for CHSRF, but is also very useful for anyone writing a research summary! It outlines how to effectively organize and write a research summary, which is not the same as writing an article for an academic journal.
Self-editing: Putting your readers first
It’s always good to have others read your work: they'll see it more clearly than you ever will. However, a third party may not be available and in any case, you should always do a first edit yourself. This article provides a few tips on how to edit your own work.
Developing a dissemination plan
This article lists the key elements that should be included in a dissemination plan. Although not a detailed guide, it provides a good overview of some of the most critical things that should be considered.
Designing a great poster
A clear and engaging poster can be an effective way to get your message across. Here are some things to think about before investing in glue and poster board.
How to give a research presentation to decision-makers
This is a list of key considerations for researchers to use when creating a presentation to explain the results of their work to decision-makers.
Dealing with media
Points to keep in mind when talking with media.
Collaborating with decision-makers and organizations
Productive Partnerships
This report from CHSRF’s 2002 Annual Invitational Workshop, outlines the reasons why it is beneficial for researchers to partner with decision-makers right from the outset of the research process.
KEYS: Knowledge exchange and the production of research
This tool provides useful information for you to consider at the different stages of a research program: before beginning your research, starting your research program and during your research.