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Speak Out June 2013 7
Association News
IT SEEMS THAT the evidence available
to speech pathologists is increasing at a
very rapid rate. This was brought home
to me recently when I searched for recent
publications in one of my areas of interest
– language impairment in children from
multilingual backgrounds. It took a very
short time for me to find ten papers
published in the last year or two which
were new to me – and the reference lists
in each of those provided links to yet more
papers of interest. I’m sure it’s the same
in your areas of interest.
Keeping up with the evidence is a challenge
for us all. In recent electronic Evidence Alerts
I have let you know about speechBITE™, and
about the ‘What works’ website developed
as a result of the Better Communication
Research program in the UK.
The TRIP database
is another tool you may find useful. This is
a free search engine which allows users to
search for and find evidence to support their
practice. It is described as a medical tool, but
includes a range of information relevant to
speech pathology. It includes best practice
guidelines, systematic reviews and abstracts
taken from a range of sources. Some
research papers are available at no cost. You
will need to register to use the database –
your personal page will save your searches
and categorise the evidence found. As well
as all this, you can search for images, videos,
education, patient information and news. Well
worth a look!
Cori Williams
National Advisor, EBP & Research
EBP update
International Journal of Speech-
Language Pathology (IJSLP) –
Editor Position
(available from 2014)
Applications sought
After many years of providing excellent stewardship of the
IJSLP, Professor Sharynne McLeod has elected to not seek a
further renewal of her contract as the IJSLP Editor. The position
will become vacant as of January 2014 and we are seeking
applications from suitable candidates for a three-year term. As it is
intended that a considerable hand-over period will occur, we are
seeking applicants who can commence as of October this year.
This valuable and strategic role will continue to enhance the
growth and international positioning of the Association’s journal.
The IJSLP Editor is responsible for the editorial coordination and
strategic development of the Journal. Working closely with the
IJSLP Executive Board, Council, CEO and external publishers,
the Editor oversees the direction, standard and promotion of the
journal as well as ensuring high quality issues are published in
accordance with policies and timelines.
Applications are sought from members who have demonstrated
experience and a passion for research and publications.
The candidate should have achieved a higher degree,
experience and demonstrated skill in editing and writing, a
track record of publishing research in international journals,
and an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research
methodologies. Previous experience in editing academic
publications or being a member of journal editorial boards
is highly desirable. An honorarium is paid to the editor (or
employer if required) on an annual basis.
A position description is available and applications (comprising
a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current CV
and 2 professional referees) are to be forwarded to the Chief
Executive Officer by COB Friday 31 May 2013. Enquiries can
be made to the CEO on gmulcair@speechpathologyaustralia.
or the current IJSLP Editor, Professor Sharynne McLeod,
via
Gail Mulcair
Chief Executive Officer
The TRIP database is a free search engine which allows users
to search for and find evidence to support their practice.