Finding information – lunch and learn webinars
Knowledge Services has developed a series of bitesize sessions on Finding Information.
You will need access to an up-to-date quality assured evidence base, if you:
- write reports for your team or organisation
- are involved in research
- or are studying for a qualification
Come along to these short informal lunchtime sessions to learn how to find the evidence to meet your needs.
These will cover:
- defining your research question or information need
- accessing resources on The Knowledge Network digital library for health and care in Scotland
- finding NHS Scotland subscription material on the web, and quality assuring information sources
- first steps in database searching
- top tips for accurate referencing and avoiding plagiarism
- defining the different study types and their benefits and weaknesses
Sessions will take place each Wednesday at 1pm.
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Date |
Topic |
|
21 August |
What do you need to know? Defining your information need or research question |
|
28 August |
Getting the best out of The Knowledge Network |
|
4 September |
Getting the best out of web searching |
|
11 September |
Getting started with databases |
|
18 September |
Referencing and plagiarism |
|
25 September |
Different study types |
All sessions last 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions. Register for all or any of the sessions you are interested in attending.
For full details and to book your place please complete our registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact our Knowledge Services Help Desk.
July, 23 2024