A series of bitesized lunch & learn sessions on finding information.
These sessions are suitable for all health and social care staff, particularly those who: write reports for their team or organisation; are involved in research; or are studying for a qualification.
Recorded sessions from Finding information lunch & learn 2024
What do you need to know? Defining your information need or research question
Getting the best out of The Knowledge Network
Getting the best out of web searching
Getting started with databases - coming soon!
Beginner's guide to referencing and plagiarism - coming soon!
An introduction to different study types - coming soon!
This session considers questions about your information need. Who is it for? How much time do you have. This will affect where and how you search. Includes:
This session is suitable for those getting started with the literature search process, or for those who would like a refresher.
Finding information slides covering: choosing the right sources for your information need; grey literature and scholarly literature; analysing your question and identifying key concepts and search terms.
The Knowledge Network evidence summaries page
The Knowledge Network library search
Finding statistical data sway
NHS Inform
Patient Information Forum
What do you need to find page on Turas Learn
Word Hippo online thesaurus
This session introduces you to resources available via The Knowledge Network. By the end of the session you will be able to:
This session is suitable for existing and new users of The Knowledge Network.
Finding information slides covering: finding journals, articles and eBooks using library search; refining your search with boolean operators and library filters; finding evidence summaries and knowing the advantages of these.
The Knowledge Network
Further information on registering for an OpenAthens account
Getting started on The Knowledge Network
The Knowledge Network Library Search
Evidence summaries on The Knowledge Network
Training opportunities on The Knowledge Network
Ever been searching for information on the web and hit a paywall? This session provides quick tips to identify material freely available to you through NHS Scotland subscriptions. It also covers:
Finding information slides covering: finding NHS Scotland subscription material when searching on the internet; identifying trusted websites and fact checking services; evaluating information you come across on the web and elsewhere.
LibKey Nomad
Google Scholar
Advanced Google Search
Find more evidence sources on The Knowledge Network
Links for What, Who, When activity
Link one: https://www.baseformula.com/blog/essential-oils-alzheimers-dementia
Link two: https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/living-with-dementia/aromatherapy/#sources-of-support
Link three: https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/benefits-of-melissa-essential-oil/
The Knowledge Network library search is an ideal place to start searching when you are at the beginning of a research project. If you need a deeper dive or to conduct more complex searches, then a range of databases are available via The Knowledge Network. This session will cover:
This is an introductory session on where to find databases and first steps to get started.
This session covers the basics of plagiarism and referencing including:
There are lots of different study types, but which is the best for your information need? This final session includes: