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

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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