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NORMA J. STUMBO, PH.D., CTRS, FALSPRESIDENT, EDUCATION ASSOCIATES
*ORIGINALLY CREATED WITH KARI KENSINGER, PH.D., CTRS
Resources You Can Use!*
Today’s Topics
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What is a Resource?Professional OrganizationsPublishersJournalsAgencies/Web SitesResearch and Journal DatabasesListservsJob Searching SitesYour Turn!
Resource….
According to the CTRA website:re·source: 1 a : a source of supply or support, an
available means -- usually used in plural b : a natural source of wealth or
revenue -- often used in plural c : computable wealth -- usually used in
plural d : a source of information or expertise
Information Needs?4
Are you looking fornew, innovative interventions?client-specific or general information?state or national statistics?other professionals? justification for your services?new job?
Evaluating Your Needs
Best source for my needs?
Availability to me?
How often will I need it?
How soon do I need it?
How much will it cost (time, energy, money)?
How much do I trust it?
Accessing Information
Personal communicationNetworking and MentorshipProfessional organizations
Mass communicationPublications
Journals, Books, Games, Assessments
InternetLife experiences
Today’s Resources
1. Professional Organizations
2. Publishers
3. Journals
4. Agencies/Web Sites
5. Research and Journal Databases
6. Listservs
7. Job Searching Sites
1. Professional Organizations
Group of professionals who have similar interests and professional aspirations
Local, Provincial, Regional, and National
Promotion and Advocacy
Social Support and Networking
Information Dissemination Job Opportunities
Publications
Continuing Education
1. Professional Organizations
American TR AssociationATRA Chapter AffiliatesState TR Organizations
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (certification only; not membership)
2. Publishers
Most publishers offer multiple types of publications Journals, Trade Magazines, Books, E-
Books
Each publisher has a unique focus or niche
What are your needs?Publisher catalogs/web sitesMost have on-site conference discounts
2. Publishers
Venture PublishingSagamore PublishingAddison-Wesley/Benjamin CummingsHuman KineticsElsevier, Health Sciences DivisionAspenLippincott, Williams, and WilkinsRoutledge Mental HealthHopkins Technology, LLCHealth Communications
3. Journals
Most focus on “data-based” researchSystematic reviewsPractice perspectives
Guidelines for submissionBecoming a reviewer
3. Journals
Therapeutic Recreation Journal
Annual in Therapeutic Recreation
American Journal of Recreation Therapy
Australasian Journal of Diversional Therapy
Journal of Leisurability
4. Agency Websites
CommercialAdvocacy GroupsNon-Profit OrganizationsProfessional Organizations
Governmental
Organizational
Educational
4. Agency Web Sites
Types of websites Commercial (****.com or ****.biz)
Typically product oriented. Aim is to make money from advertising or product sales
Governmental (****.gov, ****.gc.ca) Operated by government agencies. Information
about grants, statistics and facts about research/services
Organizational (****.org or ****.info) Typically operated by non-profit organizations
and provide information about services they provide to stakeholders
Educational (****.edu) Typically operated by colleges, universities and
other institutions of learning. Information about course offerings and services provided by specific agencies
Examples - Web Sites for TR
National Institutes of HealthDepartment of EducationHealth Canada - Sante CanadaCanadian Health NetworkCanada Health PortalCoalition for Active LivingActive Living AllianceLifestyle Information NetworkNewsRxCenters for Disease Control Institute on MedicineTherapeutic Recreation Directory
5. Research and Databases
PublishersOrganizationsUniversitiesLibraries
Evidence-Based ResearchClinical Practice GuidelinesBest Practices
6. Listservs
Listservs Email postings delivered to many people at once
Websites Warehouse of information. Most have information
about the organization, services, publications, products, FAQs, external links, contact information
Bulletin Boards/Forums/Micro Sites Section of website for post question for other
people to read and respond - either through bulletin board or private email
Chat rooms (Instant Messaging) Section of website for live interaction with other
people
Today’s Topics
What is a Resource?Professional OrganizationsPublishersJournalsAgencies/Web SitesResearch and Journal DatabasesListservsJob Searching Sites
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