Library database session BSc Medical Biosciences year 3

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Understand the advantages of database searching.
• Understand the importance of a focused research question.
• know the steps on how to construct a comprehensive search strategy using keywords and MeSH headings. (online Ovid tutorial).

Session outline

Library database searching 4.00pm - 5.00pm
 

• Introduction and mentimeter question for participants - 5 minutes
   
• Library online resources available and how to access - 5 minutes
   
• Advantages of searching databases - 5 minutes
   
• Planning the search and focusing your research question - 15 minutes
   
• Using and accessing databases - 10 minutes
   
• Keywords and subject headings - 10 minutes
   
• Other helpful resources and wrap up 5 minutes
   
• Session feedback - 5 minutes