Resources and Further Reading
Below you can find additional resources and further reading on Community-Based Research. Please let us know if there are resources or readings you think would be beneficial for us to include here.
We also have available four introductory infographics that you are free to download and share:
1. What is CBR? || 2. Benefits for Students || 3. Benefits for Community Partners || 4. Benefits for Academics
CBRTC: What is CBR?
Community-Based Research is an alternative approach to research that focuses on co-generation of knowledge with academics and community partners. This can often include leadership from community partners in identifying topics, participation of communities in data collection and analysis, a focus on accessible knowledge mobilization that contributes to change, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships. You can view our introductory infographic here.
CCBR: What is CBR?
The Centre for Community Based Research in Waterloo, Ontario has a comprehensive introductory video on CBR in Canada:
What You Need To Know Before You Begin
For a more in-depth look at CBR we were lucky enough to host a panel discussion with Kathy Mallet, Kirsten Bernas, Lorie English, Michael Barkman, and Shauna MacKinnon. In this discussion they share stories and insights into how CBR works on the ground, how they came to use it, and why it works:
Community-Based Research Canada
Community-Based Research Canada provides resources ranging from introductory videos, to webinars, to case-studies of CBR. You can find these here.
Trent University - eLearning Modules
Trent University's Trent Community Research Centre has a set of eLearning modules on their website which provides a more in-depth introduction to CBR.
Classroom Resources:
CBRTC Outreach Sessions
The CBRTC offers a free 30-60 minute Introduction to CBR presentation for classrooms, if you are interested in booking us please reach out to our program assistant Dagen at Da.perrott@uwinnipeg.ca.
Reading List:
- Strand, K., Cutforth, N., Stoecker, R., Marullo, S., & Donohue, P. (2003). Community-based research and higher education : principles and practices (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass.
- MacKinnon, S. (Ed.). (2018). Practising community-based participatory research : stories of engagement, empowerment, and mobilization. Purich Books.
Research Resources:
Access Alliance Toolkits
Toronto-based Access Alliance has an incredible CBR toolkit that provides a detailed overview on how to approach each step of the research process as well as tools and lessons.
Community-Based Research Canada
If you are looking for further resources, Community-Based Research Canada (CBRC) provides content ranging from introductory videos, to webinars, to case-studies of CBR. They also meet regularly as a national community of practice interested in CBR. You can find these here. both the University of Winnipeg and Manitoba Research Alliance are institutional members of CBRC.
Carlton University - Toolkit for Community
Carlton University has created a toolkit and checklist for community organizations considering partnership on research.