Systematic/Scoping Reviews (Master's/Doctoral): Search Tips
This guide provides step-by-step information for master's and doctoral students completing a systematic or scoping review.
General "How To" Videos and Guides
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Guidance on conducting a literature search and reviewing mixed literatureKnowing how to find and evaluate published research is a key skill. This article will help you learn how to plan an effective search strategy and interpret the mix of what you find (which may have different purposes or assumptions).
How to Search PubMed
I've included a variety of resources here.
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PubMed Key Word Searching (Hands-On Tutorial)This tutorial will explain some basic searching techniques and give you some practice.
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PubMed--Using Subject Headings (Hands-On Tutorial)This interactive tutorial will help you learn how to use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) in your search.
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Using PubMed in Evidence-Based Practice (Hands-On Tutorial)This tutorial will provide information on developing a clinical question and using PubMed to find relevant articles.
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More PubMed Tutorials/TrainingCreated by the National Library of Medicine.
How to Search CINAHL
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