We are pleased to announce that the Make Research Matter (MRM) website is complete (www.makeresearchmatter.org). The mission of the MRM website is to give researchers the tools they need to increase the dissemination and implementation potential of their products. MRM was developed, implemented and tested by researchers from the Cancer Communication Research Center and Washington University in St. Louis who were members of the Centers of Excellence in Cancer Communication (CECCR) Dissemination Research Interest Group (D-RIG).
The MRM website consists of four main tools:
1. Planning Tool-an interactive survey which provides a tailored report that aids researchers with their dissemination plan;
2. Resource Library-a searchable database consisting of a compilation of D&I related articles from multiple sources which is updated monthly;
3. Narrative Library-a freely accessible online library containing video vignettes and transcripts with junior and senior D&I experts of “how-to” knowledge to D&I problems;
4. Glossary-containing over 100 definitions of terminology used in D&I health research.
Additionally, users of the MRM website can learn more about current publications and presentations, and current news related to D&I. MRM is also on Twitter (@MakeRschMatter) and Facebook. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
We invite you to visit the Make Research Matter website and share the site with your colleagues. If you have any questions about the site, please contact me at [email protected] or Michelle Henton at [email protected].