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Welcome to the Health Sciences Research Basics guide
We have created this guide as a starting point or a refresher for your research in fields related to health sciences.
It will also help you prepare for your meeting with a health sciences librarian.
Figure1. Information search process
This guide covers the main steps of the information search process:
Step 1: Define your research question
Step 2: Identify database(s) to search
Step 3: Build your search strategy
By using Subject headings/Keywords, Boolean logic and advanced search tips specific to each database.
Step 4: Evaluate your results
Make sure your results match your research question.
If you are not (entirely) satisfied, you may want to modify your search strategy or your research question.
At the end of the guide, we invite you to take an informal test.
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