Finding research
Whatever the reason, you may need to draw on a variety of strategies to locate research that you think might be relevant. You are also likely to have to make choices about which research to follow up and which to ignore.
You may find the range of resources available overwhelming and it may be hard to find anything that feels relevant. It can also be difficult to decide which sources of research are ‘credible’.
Locating Research
Some notes and questions about accessing research from different sources
Selecting research
Some notes and questions about identifying research to inform your thinking
The Format
Some notes and questions about engaging with research in diverse formats
Glossary of Key Terms
An introduction to the different kinds of academic research publications and the different sources of academic research
Teacher Perspectives
Get into conversation with different viewpoints: A selection of quotes from primary teachers about their encounters and challenges with research