Available Classes
This class will provide a basic overview of a selection of search engines and databases beyond PubMed. Participants will explore search techniques, customization, and the best times to branch out to other databases.
Evidence is at the heart of systematic and scoping reviews. This is an interactive two-part class where attendees will learn about the multi-step process of developing a search strategy, applying the search to various sources, and generating documentation for the manuscript. In Part 1, we will cover PRISMA guidelines, search strategy development, and search techniques.
In Part 2, we will cover applying the search strategy to PubMed, search translation to different databases, and documentation [visit the class page to register for the second part].
Important – Prior to enrollment, please complete the prerequisite classes and trainings listed below:
Prerequisites
- PubMed
- Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 1 - Planning the Process or Conducting a Scoping Review
- Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 2 - Tools & Resources [also applicable to scoping reviews]
- Using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) - Module 1: Foundations of MeSH in MEDLINE®
Register to receive a link to the recording at the completion of the workshop.
Evidence is at the heart of systematic and scoping reviews. This is an interactive two-part class where attendees will learn about the multi-step process of developing a search strategy, applying the search to various sources, and generating documentation for the manuscript. In Part 2, we will cover applying the search strategy to PubMed, search translation to different databases, and documentation.
Important – Prior to enrollment, please complete the prerequisite classes and trainings listed below:
Prerequisites
- Conducting Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Search Development and Documentation - Part 1
- PubMed
- Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 1 - Planning the Process or Conducting a Scoping Review
- Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 2 - Tools & Resources [also applicable to scoping reviews]
- Using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) - Module 1: Foundations of MeSH in MEDLINE®
Register to receive a link to the recording at the completion of the workshop.
An introduction to basic searching of the National Library of Medicine's biomedical database, MEDLINE, using the PubMed interface.
Scopus is one of the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature with smart tools that track, analyze, and visualize research.
Scopus includes:
- Content from 7,000+ publishers, including 94+ million records, 99.6+ thousand affiliation profiles, and 19.6+ million authors
- 330+ thousand books, 23.4+ million open access items
- Coverage of 330 disciplines, including the social sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, and life sciences
In the class, we will:
- Familiarize ourselves with Scopus' content and coverage
- Learn how to put together an effective search strategy
- Leverage Scopus' features to search for documents, authors, and organizations
There will also be time for questions from the class participants.