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Author(s): Caroline De Brún, Nicola Pearce-Smith, Carl Heneghan
ISBN(s): 9781405178884, 1405178884
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 3.06 MB
Year: 2009
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1405178884 
ISBN 13: 9781405178884
Author: Caroline De Brun, Nicola Pearce Smith, Carl Heneghan

The distinguishing feature of this pocket-sized searching skills book, like all the Toolkit series titles, is its user-friendliness. The guiding principle is that readers do not want to become librarians, but they are faced with practical difficulties when searching for evidence, such as lack of skills, lack of time and information overload. They need to learn simple search skills, and be directed towards the right resources to find the best evidence to support their decision-making. A user-friendly, Hands-On guide to literature searching, which is an essential skill for all involved in health care research and development, researchers, and students from all disciplines.

Searching Skills Toolkit Finding the Evidence 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction to Information Searching

  1. What is Evidence-Based Searching?

    • Defining Evidence-Based Practice

    • The Importance of Effective Searching in Research

  2. The Search Process: A Step-by-Step Overview

    • Identifying Information Needs

    • Creating a Search Strategy

    • Refining and Revising Searches

  3. Understanding Information Sources

    • Types of Information Sources: Primary vs. Secondary

    • Scholarly Databases and Search Engines

    • Evaluating Source Credibility and Relevance

Part II: Developing Effective Search Strategies

  1. Keywords and Search Terms

    • Identifying Key Concepts

    • Using Synonyms and Related Terms

    • Using Boolean Operators (AND, OR, NOT)

  2. Advanced Search Techniques

    • Truncation and Wildcards

    • Phrase Searching

    • Field Searching and Filters

  3. Constructing Search Queries

    • Formulating the Search Query

    • Organizing Your Search for Maximum Effectiveness

    • Testing and Refining Queries

  4. Search Engines and Databases

    • Overview of Popular Databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, JSTOR, etc.)

    • Tips for Using Library Catalogs

    • Using Subject-Specific Databases

Part III: Evaluating and Managing Information

  1. Assessing the Quality of Evidence

    • Understanding Different Types of Research (e.g., qualitative, quantitative)

    • Hierarchy of Evidence (e.g., systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials)

    • Evaluating Articles and Studies for Methodology and Bias

  2. Managing Search Results

    • Organizing and Categorizing Search Results

    • Using Reference Management Tools (e.g., Zotero, EndNote)

    • Keeping Track of Search History and References

  3. Critical Thinking in Evidence-Based Searching

    • Analyzing and Synthesizing Search Results

    • Avoiding Confirmation Bias in Your Search

    • Integrating Results into Your Research or Practice

Part IV: Specialized Search Techniques

  1. Searching for Grey Literature

    • What is Grey Literature and Why is it Important?

    • Finding Unpublished or Hard-to-Find Sources

    • Using Institutional Repositories and Open Access Databases

  2. Searching for Systematic Reviews

    • How to Find High-Quality Systematic Reviews

    • Utilizing Databases for Evidence Synthesis

    • The Role of Meta-Analysis in Research

  3. Searching for Qualitative and Quantitative Research

    • Techniques for Finding Qualitative Studies

    • How to Search for and Identify Quantitative Research

    • Understanding the Difference Between Types of Research

Part V: Ethical and Legal Considerations

  1. Ethics in Evidence-Based Searching

    • Ensuring Proper Citation and Avoiding Plagiarism

    • Privacy Concerns and Using Confidential Data

    • Ethical Considerations in Systematic Reviews

  2. Copyright and Access Issues

    • Understanding Copyright in Research and Publication

    • Navigating Paywalls and Open Access Resources

    • Fair Use and Permissions in Academic Searching

Part VI: Advanced Topics and Emerging Trends

  1. Search Strategies for Interdisciplinary Research

    • Searching Across Multiple Disciplines

    • Integrating Knowledge from Different Fields

    • Techniques for Cross-Disciplinary Searching

  2. Emerging Trends in Information Searching

    • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Searching

    • Natural Language Processing and Search Algorithms

    • Open Data and Open Science Initiatives

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