Essential Research Tools
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Essential Research Tools:
A Practical Guide to Word, PubMed, Google Scholar, Excel, and EndNote is a beginner-friendly course designed to equip students and professionals with the foundational skills needed to efficiently navigate essential research software. Through five focused video tutorials, learners will gain practical, hands-on guidance on using Microsoft Word for academic writing, conducting literature searches on PubMed and Google Scholar, managing data in Excel, and organizing citations with EndNote. Perfect for those looking to streamline their research workflow and boost productivity.
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Disclaimer: This course was developed with the assistance of AI tools to support content creation and streamline production. It is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Word, PubMed, Google Scholar, Microsoft Excel/google sheet, or EndNote.
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7PubMed
Course Description: How to Search PubMed for a Literature Review
This course is designed to guide you through the essential steps of using PubMed to conduct a comprehensive literature review. PubMed is a powerful tool for accessing millions of biomedical articles, journals, and studies, making it a crucial resource for researchers and students.
In this course, you'll learn how to:
• Effectively search PubMed using keywords, Boolean operators, and filters to refine your results.• Understand how to apply filters like Article Type, Publication Dates, and Languages to get more relevant results.• Review abstracts to determine the relevance of an article for your literature review.• Export citations from PubMed directly to reference management tools like EndNote.With this course, you'll gain the skills needed to perform a thorough and effective search on PubMed, helping you gather reliable and relevant sources for your research. Whether you're a beginner or experienced researcher, this course will streamline your literature review process.
Disclaimer:Â This course was developed with the assistance of AI tools to support content creation and streamline production.
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