Online Educational Library
Accelerate the Dissemination and Impact of Your Research Findings
In this workshop, you will learn how to use web-based approaches and social media to accelerate the dissemination and impact of your research findings.
communication, dissemination, & teamworkDigital Scholar Webinar: Accelerating systematic review studies using the online tool Covidence
Literature reviews, in particular systematic reviews, are invaluable to represent the latest and most complete information available on a particular topic or intervention, but they can be time consuming. This webinar explores a digital application called Covidence that is designed to accelerate the systematic review process.
study & site management, research & study conductDigital Scholar Webinar: Using the research platform TurkPrime to crowdsource data for the health sciences
Crowdsourcing platforms are revolutionizing research by providing a way to collect clinical and behavioral data with unprecedented speed and efficiency. This seminar explores another digital platform called TurkPrime that is designed to support research participant recruitment.
study & site management, research & study conductDigital Scholar Webinar: Recruiting study participants online using Amazon's Mechanical Turk
Crowdsourcing has had a dramatic impact on the speed and scale at which scientific research can be conducted. This webinar summarizes what is known about MTurk sample composition and data quality with an emphasis on findings relevant to clinical psychological research. It then addresses methodological issues with using MTurk--many of which are common to other nonprobability samples but unfamiliar to clinical science researchers--and suggests concrete steps to avoid these issues or minimize their impact.
study & site management, research & study conductCreating Compelling Infographics
In this workshop, you will learn how to create compelling infographics that help you better articulate your key findings using a data-driven approach.
communication, dissemination, & teamworkUsing Social Media Data to Gain Insights into Community Trends
In this workshop, you will learn how to use social media data (social media listening) to gain insights into emerging community needs, trends, and conversations.
research & study design, otherUtilize Digital and Social Media Data for Your Research
Today, over 80 percent of Americans seek health information online and nearly 70 percent of all Internet users in the United States use digital and social media. These numbers are increasing, even among diverse and underserved populations. This trend provides huge opportunities for researchers.
research & study design, otherLeverage Science Crowdfunding
In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage crowdfunding to obtain seed funding. Science crowdfunding is an alternative approach that couples storytelling, fundraising, outreach and networking. Scientists in academia and the private sector have already successfully used it to supplement and substitute grants.
otherIntroduction to Becoming a Successful Digital Scholar
In this workshop, we will provide an overview of Digital Scholarship and explore examples of scholars who have successfully used digital approaches to advance their research and careers.
leadership & professionalism, communication, dissemination, & teamworkAppointments and Promotions
USC’s vice dean for faculty affairs explains the criteria and procedures used in evaluating clinical and translational researchers for academic advancement and promotion.
leadership & professionalismIntroduction to Clinical and Translational Research: Introduction to Research Ethics - Session 6
This online lecture reviews the history and development of the guidelines and federal regulations addressing ethical considerations associated with clinical and translational research.
ethics & participant safetyiStar Training Videos
Video tutorials show researchers how to use iStar, USC's online IRB (Institutional Review Board) application system.
otherPubMed Tutorial
This online lecture and tutorial provides the basics of searching and accessing articles through PubMed, an online database of publications for health and the life sciences.
otherRegulatory Science Series (2013)
Six lecturers provide in-depth reviews of the federal FDA and other regulations and guidelines that govern all aspects of clinical and translational research on new drugs and biomedical devices.
regulatory & quality sciencesSo You Want to Apply for a NRSA
A tutorial to help pre-doctoral students apply for the NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA).
otherThe Art of Mentorship and Being Mentored
A lecturer outlines strategies to ensure successful academic mentorships in clinical and translational science.
leadership & professionalism, communication, dissemination, & teamworkIntroduction to Clinical and Translational Research: Bias in Clinical/Translational Research; Analyzing Data and Interpreting the Results - Session 4
In the first section, lectures cover potential sources of bias that can occur at all stages of research, and how to mitigate their impact on findings. The second section focuses on analysis of data in biomedical research, its presentation, statistical testing and conclusions. These lectures prepare students for in-class sessions.
research & study design, data management & informaticsCommunity-Engaged Research 101
Approaches and benefits to community-engaged research, including the differences from traditional research and its unique benefits for clinical and translational investigators.
research & study design, otherPromotora Instructional Video
This video demonstrates promotora training techniques, focusing on lesson 1 of "Su Corazón, Su Vida," and associated research protocol.
otherEthics Consultation #1: Dealing with conflicts with your mentor
In this brief dramatization, a young researcher concerned her mentor/supervisor is conducting research in a scientifically improper manner seeks advice from an SC CTSI ethics consultant.
ethics & participant safety, leadership & professionalism