Research Design Resources
UWinnipeg Resources
Creating Accessible Web Content
Accessibility and Inclusion Checklist for Events [DOC]
UWinnipeg Accessibility Map for Event Planning
External Resources
Event Planning
Writing and Communication
Clear Language and Design Thesaurus for More Accessible Word Use
Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication
Guidelines for Writing about People with Disabilities
How to Make an Accessible Document in Microsoft Word
Vischeck Tool for Colour Blindness
Inclusive Research Impact
CIHR DORA Examples of contributions and impacts by research pillar
Indigenous Knowledge Translation and Mobilization Resources
Knowledge Translation Program: Intersectionality and Knowledge Translation
UWinnipeg Resources
See Human Ethics Resources - Indigenous Research Ethics.
External Resources
CPATH Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving Transgender People & Communities
Ethical Guidance for Research with People with Disabilities
Ethics Hub for Research Involving Indigenous and Local Communities
Ethical Research: Good Practice Guide to Researching LGBT Communities and Issues
National Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinars
Toward a Trauma- and Violence-Informed Research Ethics Module: Considerations and Recommendations
Research Data Management (RDM) Resources
Access curated tools and frameworks to support ethical, inclusive, and accessible research data practices. These resources are designed to help researchers integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) principles into all stages of data management.
EDI and Accessibility in Data Management
- Engagement, Governance, Access, and Protection (EGAP) Framework
A framework focused on ethical data governance, community engagement, and protection of sensitive data. - University of Michigan DEIA Data Toolkit
Practical guidance and tools for incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into data practices.
Indigenous Research Data Management
These resources highlight principles and approaches that respect Indigenous data sovereignty, governance, and ethical research practices.
- The First Nations Principles of OCAP®
Focuses on Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession of First Nations data. - National Inuit Strategy on Research
A strategic framework for Inuit-led and Inuit-centered research. - Ownership, Control, Access and Stewardship (OCAS)
A Métis-focused approach to ethical data governance and stewardship.
Learning Resources and Webinars
Explore recorded webinars co-hosted by Kishaadigeh, the University of Winnipeg Library, and the Research Office. These sessions introduce key concepts and practices in Indigenous research data management.
- What is Research Data?
- What is Research Data Management?
- How Can Research Data Management Be Indigenized and Decolonized?
- How to Organize Indigenous Data
- Storage and Sharing Technologies for Indigenous Data Management
- Managing Access to Indigenous Data
All videos are shared under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND License .
Citational Politics & EDI Resources
Citational politics examines how knowledge is referenced and whose voices are amplified in research. Citation practices are not neutral; they shape knowledge production, reinforce disciplinary norms, and can contribute to systemic inequities if not approached critically. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens involves intentionally engaging with diverse sources, questioning dominant narratives, and ensuring representation of equity-deserving scholars in your work.
Access a continually updated collection of EDI research design tools and references:
UWinnipeg EDI Research Resource Library →
The UWinnipeg Research Design Resource Library for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a living database for resources pertaining to:
- Theoretical frameworks
- Methods
- Knowledge mobilization/translation planning
- Data management planning
- Research ethics
These resources can be searched using keywords related to discipline, identity groups, etc.
The Tri-Agency defines equity, diversity, and inclusion in research design as "considering the use of EDI approaches in the overall design of the research . . . , as applicable—e.g., research questions, methods, theoretical frameworks, literature reviews, analyses and interpretations, and knowledge mobilization activities— . . . because it can reveal complexities surrounding the lived experiences and histories of different groups and individuals who could be affected by the findings. EDI may be incorporated in different ways, such as through intersectional analysis, gender-based analysis plus (GBA+), anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, etc. approaches, and disaggregated data collection. The purpose of an EDI approach to research design is to promote rigorous research that considers identity factors, to ensure that the results are impactful and relevant to the diversity of the Canadian population.
Put simply, applying equity, diversity, and inclusion to the design of your research project means considering the existing biases and barriers within your entire research process from questions to dissemination and mitigating them.