PH 4040 Library Resources
Traditional Publication Process
2/22/13 the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a memorandum titled “Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research”.
Scientific Literature
Evaluating Scientific Studies
- Scientific Study
- Published in Peer-reviewed Journal
- Many Observations vs One or Few
- Human Subjects
- Limitations of Study Discussed
- Relationship to Other Studies
Databases to Find Scientific Literature
Access all of these databases from HPU Libraries website Blackboard or Public Health Research Guide.
UlrichsWeb
What databases have you been using for your research?
Make a list of potential keywords to search with.
As you uncover more information your list will change to include subject terms or medical headings.
Generating Keywords
Connecting Your Keywords
Also utilize features of where to search your terms and limiters to filter results.
Advanced Search
Each database has different filters, the most commons ones are year, type of source, language.
Research Practice
Go to https://tinyurl.com/ph4040fall22
Organizing Your Sources
Zotero direct citation exportation from any database by using a plugin within your favorite Internet browser.
Maintain your citations organized in your personalized database.
Librarian: etorres@hpu.edu
Research Consultation
Chat whit a Librarian
CAS Tutoring
Remember there is always HELP available...
PH 4040
By Elizabeth Torres
PH 4040
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