MEDLINE and Beyond: Medical Research Databases

Course Code:
MEWE40100
Format:
Online
Duration:
5 weeks

An introduction to practical techniques for improving your search skills related to trustworthy medical, nursing and health care information online, this course will show you how to use concepts such as the reference interview to shape your approach to a web search; examine different ways to craft a MEDLINE; and explore other free, data-rich sites posted by government agencies, professional societies and other reliable sources. Homework will consist of hands-on research assignments that will culminate in the opportunity to create a writing sample.