bms2015 literature searching february 2015
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In this session:
• Literature Searching & Search tips
• Summon
• Introduction to Journal Databases & Citation Indexes
• Evaluating resources
• Referencing / Cite Them Right Online
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Library Subject GuidesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Library Subject Guides
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Thinking about search terms
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossjamesparker/89414788
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The Real Thing: Thinking about your project
• Search terms
• Alternate terminology
• More specific terms
• Related subjects
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Search Tips
Narrow search e.g. tetanus AND vaccine
Widen search e.g. Vaccination OR immunization
Exclude words e.g. clostridium NOT difficile
Search for phrases e.g. “Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” (remember abbreviations, e.g. MRSA)
Broaden search e.g. Vaccin* (finds vaccine, vaccination, vaccinated etc)
Find different spellings e.g. Immuni?ation (finds immunisation and immunization)
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Journal databases provide
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• Access to quality information
• Information not available elsewhere
• Up-to-date
• Focused/specific
• Full text access
• Access on/off campus
• Personalise
• Citation & Journal impact info
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Key Journal Databases
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• Science DirectScientific database providing access to journal articles from more than 2,500 peer-reviewed journals.
• MedlineThe primary database of international medical literature from the United States National Library of Medicine.
• PubMedComprises more than 21 million citations for biomedical articles from MEDLINE and life science journals.
• BioMed CentralOpen Access publishers.
• More information on the Library Subject Guide
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Citation Indexes
• Which articles have cited an earlier article
• Find articles on similar/related subject matter
• How many times an article has been cited
• Best Journals in your field
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Web of Science: A Citation IndexmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Databases > W
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Evaluating results
• C urrency When was it last updated?
• A uthority Who wrote it? Are they qualified?
• I ntent What is the purpose of the information?
• R elevance Will it answer my question?
• O bjectivity Is it a balanced view?
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If it is not available in the Library
• Inter-Library Loan
• Sconul Access
• Other Libraries
• More information:
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/services/libraries/index.aspx
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Keeping in touch
• Email: [email protected]
• Ask a Librarian: askalibrarian.mdx.ac.uk
• Facebook: Middlesex University Library
• MDX App: App Store: Middlesex University
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