Preparing for a career in the health professions means learning how to find, evaluate, and apply reliable evidence. This introductory workshop will help students build foundational research skills by exploring the types of health information, navigating key library databases, and developing effective search strategies. Participants will also learn how to evaluate the quality and credibility of information using practical frameworks and discover library services that support academic success throughout their careers.
Participant Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary health information sources and identify when each is most appropriate to use.
- Identify and access key library databases for locating health sciences literature, including PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO.
- Develop effective database search strategies by identifying key concepts, using Boolean operators, applying truncation and phrase searching, and refining results with filters.
- Evaluate health information using evidence-based frameworks, including SIFT, the 5 Ws + How, and an understanding of the peer-review process.
- Identify library services and research support available through UGA Libraries, including research consultations and Ask Us services.
This is Part 1 of a multi-session workshop series.