CCN Resources & Support for Faculty Research
Reach out to us early! We want to help you! Please fill out the survey below.
Let us know at the link: GRA Assistance
Request CCN Covidence Software Access
What is Covidence
Covidence is a web-based tool that will help you through the process of screening your references, data extraction, and keeping track of you work. It is particularly useful for researchers conducting a systematic review, meta-analysis or clinical guideline.
In Covidence you can:
Import references – Covidence works seamlessly with your favorite reference managers like EndNote, Zotero, Refworks, Mendeley or any tool that support RIS, CSV or PubMed XML formats. Covidence can automatically remove duplicates for you.
Screen title & abstract – Breeze through screening with keyword highlighting & a lightning quick interface. Covidence keeps full records of who voted and supports single or dual screeners.
Bulk PDF import – Transfer PDFs stored in your reference manager to Covidence in a few clicks.
Screen full text – Decide quickly on studies in full text. Capture reasons for exclusion and any notes so you can resolve any disagreements quickly, with a click of a button.
Create forms – Be in control and stay focused on your PICO question. Customizable extraction forms means you only spend time extracting what you need.
Customize risk of bias – Automatically populate your risk of bias tables by highlighting and commenting on text directly in your PDF.
Conduct data extraction – Extract data efficiently with a side-by-side view of your customized form and PDF. Then, when you are done, easily compare your form with other reviewers.
Export – Covidence exports to all the common formats so you can continue your review in your preferred software.
Collaborate – You can invite other reviewers (including external colleagues) to work with you on the project.
How do I let the Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science know about my proposal?
Under Proposal Development on the Research tab of CCN’s website, there is a link to notify our office when you are considering proposal submission. This can be used to request services from our office as well. Faculty who do not notify our office prior to submitting a proposal will not receive approval unless there are extenuating circumstances.
https://nursing.ua.edu/research/proposal-development/
What should I do when I hear the status of my proposal?
Under Proposal Development on the Research tab of CCN’s website, there is a link to notify our office when the status of your submission changes. https://nursing.ua.edu/research/proposal-development/
When is the proposal due to Lauren Calhoun to be entered in Cayuse?
The proposal is due, in order to be completely approved in Cayuse, 5 business days prior to the sponsor deadline. However, that information is due to Lauren Calhoun 9 business days prior to the sponsor deadline so there is time for her to enter information for faculty and then time for all the various investigators, department chairs, and deans to review and certify.
How do I create an IPF in Cayuse to be compliant with University review?
Lauren Calhoun will create the IPF for you. Just complete the survey under Proposal Development on the Research tab of CCN’s website to provide the information needed. Then, look for the email you will receive from Cayuse so you may certify the IPF. https://nursing.ua.edu/research/proposal-development/
Does my funding proposal need to be reviewed?
Yes, all funding proposals being submitted through CCN must be reviewed prior to submission. We offer several review options. Faculty can work with Valerie Trull (CCN’s Proposal Development Specialist), CCN’s contracted grant assistance, CCN faculty for mock review, The Implementation Group (TIG) through UA’s Research ASSIST Office, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), or an external reviewer. If you are on a proposal submitted outside the College, you are still encouraged to use UA’s review resources like TIG or CCTS.
How do I create a budget?
The Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science provides budget resources and consultations. Contact Lauren Calhoun to set up an appointment. Budget resources are available at https://alabama.app.box.com/s/yfgmxuz6s75m43e45illb6zr0a8jshs0/folder/127202119568.
How do I request statistical help?
Reach out to us early! We want to help you! Please fill out the survey below.
How do I request Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) help?
GRAs are available to help faculty with various research needs. https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v72ZENspOZrNVH
Where should I look for funding opportunities?
The Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science lists several funding sources on the website at https://nursing.ua.edu/research/find-funding-2/. Lauren Calhoun also sends a weekly Funding Opportunity Digest. Contact Lauren Calhoun if you do not receive this funding opportunity email.
How to use CCN Faculty, Staff, and/or Students as study participants?
Anyone internal or external to CCN must get prior approval before recruiting faculty, staff, and/or students to participate in surveys, studies, or other research projects. Study proposals must be approved by the Dean or the Dean’s delegate. This includes doctoral projects and disseminating surveys from other universities.
Faculty and students wanting to use CCN faculty, staff, and/or students as study participants should send a proposal to the Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science (ONRTS). This proposal should include study information, recruitment materials, a copy of all surveys, and IRB approval if already received. For those internal to UA, it is recommended to wait to submit an IRB protocol until the Dean or the Dean’s delegate has approved the study. IRB protocols for UA faculty, staff or students should list the Associate Dean for Research as the department chair so IRB approval can be verified prior to recruiting participants.
Proposals should be submitted a minimum of 4-6 weeks prior to the anticipated data collection. Faculty and students should expect to receive a decision within 1 week. Please anticipate the time needed to have the IRB review and approve the proposal in the timeline.
For those who are CCN faculty AND CCN DNP students, please follow your DNP project guidelines related to who is listed as the department chair. Please submit your 503c to the ONRTS for review, and if approved you will receive a letter of support.
CCN faculty may request to check out iPads and WIFI hotspots for research purposes at the following link: Research Tech Request
Faculty Publishing Guidelines
The College supports faculty who intend to publish their work in fee-based open-access journals according to the guidelines located in the CCN Resources Blackboard course. Faculty will need to complete the approval form, then submit an approved form with their purchase request to pay for publications.
Faculty can also access the CCN Authorship Agreement template in the CCN Resources Blackboard course.
Manuals
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 7th ed. Washington D.C.: Author.
[or go to: http://www.apastyle.org/]
EQUATOR Network
The EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve the reliability and value of published health research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting and wider use of robust reporting guidelines.
Useful articles and guides on manuscript preparation
Articles and guides on manuscript preparation, including sections, content, templates, and format
CONSORT 2010 Statement
Updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomized trials
CONSORT 2010 Statement_ updated guidelines
Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science Library
In our office we have a several writing guides available for our faculty to borrow in order to help them with the task of writing a successful article. Please contact our office if you would like to borrow one of the following guides:
“Writing Remedies – Practical Exercises for Technical Writing” by Edmond H. Weiss
“The Writer’s Workbook – Health Professionals Guide to Getting Published” by Shirley H. Fondiller
“From Proposal to Publication – An Informal Guide to Writing about Nursing Research” by Elizabeth M. Tornquist
“Writing Strategies – Reaching Diverse Audiences” by Laurel Richardson
“The Elements of Style” 4th Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
Office for Research Compliance
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Cayuse (Internal Project Form)
UA eProtocol (IRB protocol submission)