Services, BYU College of Nursing

Posters

Step 1:

If you already know how to put the poster together, create your own poster using PowerPoint. If you do not know how to make the poster, continue to Step 2.

Step 2:

Bring all information (text, graphics, tables, graphs, pictures, etc.) to the Executive Affairs Secretary. The secretary will help determine the poster layout.

Power Point

If you are not able to create your own PowerPoint presentation, the Research Secretary will need to know the text, format, (background, design template, color), and any tables, charts, or graphic wanted.

Allow 1-2 weeks to prepare.

If you are able to create your own PowerPoint but need assistance with the format (background, font, design template, color), bring a disc of the PowerPoint to the Research Secretary and she will complete the PowerPoint according to your specifications.

Allow 1 week to complete.

Statistics

Faculty and Students may contact Natalie Blades, College of Nursing Statistics Consultant, for assistance (422-5076; blades@stats.byu.edu).

Typing

The Research Secretary is available to type forms or applications (abstract submission, grant application). She is also able to type editing changes made by faculty on manuscripts. See the Research Secretary for details.

Scanning

A scanner is available in the Research Center to scan graphics, photos, diagrams, texts, etc. Contact the Research Secretary or the Computer Support Representative for assistance.

On Call RA

The College of Nursing employs an On Call RA to assist faculty with various projects. A list of possible projects include:

Qualitative Research

Prepare Data For analysis

Quantitative Research

prepare code books
enter data
analyze date
manage data files (cleaning, verifying, organizing)
complete phone questionnaires
administer questionaire/surveys
gather data through chart reviews, observation of nursing staff, and survey of organizations as needed

Applicable to both Qualitative and Quantitative Research

search databases for relevant literature
retrieve articles
read, critique, and summarize articles
write literature review
write proposals for funding and institutional review board approval
complete annotated bibliographies
obtain and write informed consents
edit manuscripts

Contact the Research Secretary to request assistance from the On Call RA. The Research Secretary will need information on what the project is and how long it will take. Then she will have the On Call RA contact the faculty member.

Faculty using the On-Call RA will be expected to submit an evaluation of the work done by the RA on call as well as a detailed list of work done by the RA on call.

RA/TA Applications

Students may apply to be an RA or TA in the Research Center. They need to fill out a green application form and leave it with the Research Secretary. She will then let faculty know the names of students who are interested in being a RA/TA. If a faculty member wants to hire a specific student, the faculty member needs to fill out a yellow form and then attach it to the green form the student has completed. Both forms should be given to the Research Secretary.

Manuscript Review

The Research Office can provide manuscript assistance, including:

1. Reviewing for consistency with journal or publication requirements (e.g. APA format).
2. Proofreading for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3. Providing suggestions to improve readability. Procedure: 1. Submit a written request (e.g. e-mail) for editing assistance that includes a brief description of the manuscript or proposal and the type of editorial assistance needed. 2. Submit one copy to the Research Secretary. 3. Provide the journal and/or granting agency guidelines.
4. Allow a minimum of 10 business days for return with editorial comments unless otherwise noted.

*The faculty member is responsible for validity of scientific facts and research findings.