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Research Skills for Nursing and Health Students

Master the research skills you need for academic success!

  • These tutorials will teach you how to find and access high-quality sources for your nursing and health assignments.
  • Work through them at your own pace. Each module builds on the previous one.
  • Estimated total time: approximately 25 minutes

Module 1: Where to Start Your Research

In this module you'll learn:

  • Why research guides are your best starting point
  • How background sources can help you begin your research

Module 2: Recognizing Peer-Reviewed Articles

In this module you'll learn how to:

  • Identify peer-reviewed articles
  • Use UlrichsWeb to verify peer-review status

Module 3: Searching Library Databases

In this module you'll learn how to:

  • Develop effective search strategies
  • Navigate CINAHL and other health databases

Module 4: Finding Additional Articles from a Known Article

In this module you'll learn how to:

  • Mine reference lists for related sources
  • Use citation tracking tools

Module 5: Getting Articles We Don't Have

In this module you'll learn how to:

  • Use HawkFind to request articles the library doesn't have
  • Use the article request system from the link on the library website

Getting Help:

Questions? Contact your librarian at chforbes@monmouth.edu or use our chat service.