Evaluating Information
Evaluating Information Quality
Check that the information you rely on is high quality, even when it is peer reviewed research.
Writing & Publishing
Reading
- Art of reading a journal article: Methodically and effectivelyJournal article by RV Subramanyam.
- Intro to Strategic ReadingCanvas tutorial (no registration required).
- Enough is enough: When can I stop researching?Blog by Katie Holmes, Beryl Ivey Library at Brescia University College.
- Keeping Current with the Health SciencesGuide to keeping up with developments in the health sciences.
Writing
- How to Write a Literature ReviewBasics of writing a literature review by Scribbr.
- How to Write a PosterBasics of preparing a poster by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.
- Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC)Schedule an appointment to review your paper before submission.
- HSL Writer's GuideWriter's guide for health sciences researchers.
- Twenty Steps to Writing a Research ArticleArticle by Beth A. Fischer and Michael J. Zigmond, Survival Skills and Ethics Program, University of Pittsburgh.
- Writing for your AudienceOnline Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue resources on user-centered design.
- Writing ResourcesList of resources for writing academic papers.
Citations
- Citation Management ToolsCitation managers remove much of the work of manually writing and reordering citations. This guide will help you select from three free options the UW supports. If this is entirely new to you, watch this video demonstration of Zotero.
- Avoiding PlagiarismGuide by Scribbr.
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D)
- OMA&DOMA&D works to enrich the collegiate experience of all UW students, faculty, and staff.
- Instructional CenterAcademic support and mentoring available.
- Health Sciences Center Minority Students Program (HSCMSP)HSCMSP supports underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students interested in health science, biomedical, or behavioral graduate or professional opportunities at every stage of their university career.
Publishing
- Publishing ResourcesLearn more about publishing in the health sciences. Includes author discounts for publishing open access and tools for negotiating with publishers.
- Patenting Versus Publishing DilemmaQ&A Article by Frank Tietze.
- Connect with CollaboratorsGuide to finding collaborators and networking.
- Author Impact FactorGuide to impact factors.
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)Membership is free for students and provides access to free tips and strategies for increasing your writing and research productivity.
Design & Visualization
- Data VisualizationGuide to data visualization guidelines, tools, and resources.
- Poster Design Tips VideoScholarly Snippets 30-minute YouTube video, "Design to Impress: Poster Design Tips".
Journal Club
- How to prepare to present at a journal clubBowles, P. F. D., Marenah, K., Ricketts, D. M., & Rogers, B. A. (2013). How to prepare for and present at a journal club. British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005), 74(10), C150-2.
- CASP ChecklistsHelpful checklists for evaluating journal articles.
Citation Management
Citation Management
Start with a citation manager so you can track what you find:
- Select a Citation ManagerGuide to selecting a citation manager.
- Citation Manager AssistanceAsk for help with your citation manager.
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