Tutorials

Cochrane Library Citation Export for Endnote Software

Learn to export citations from Cochrane Library to Endnote software.
Tags Systematic Reviews, Endnote, Cochrane Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Planning Research, Citation Manager, Databases

Crafting a Good Research Question

Covers strategies for developing an interesting and manageable research question by brainstorming and exploring resources. NOTE: works best in Firefox browser.
Tags Topics, Planning Research

Creating Scientific Conference Posters

Learn the basics of how to design and create a scientific poster. Content includes poster elements; design tips (font & color); image resources, and tips on how to manipulate them for improved print quality. Software coverage focuses on Publisher, but includes a few resources for PowerPoint as well.

Critical Reading Strategies for Research (Essential Questions)

Instructors often ask students to engage more deeply with sources when doing research and writing. But what does that mean, exactly? This video draws on educational psychology and instructional design theory to give students concrete strategies for engaging deeply and meaningfully with sources by asking “Essential questions” about the readings.
Tags Research, Evaluating Sources

Customize Google Scholar for USC Libraries

Learn how to customize Google Scholar to get access to full-text through USC Libraries.
Tags Google Scholar, Find it @ USC, Full Text, Articles, Find Sources, Databases

Documenting a Search

Documenting a replicatable search is required for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other bibliographic research. Learn the basics of search documentation.
Tags Systematic Reviews, Health Sciences Libraries, Searching

Download Health Sciences Apps

Learn how to download health sciences and clinical apps available through USC Libraries on your phone or tablet.
Tags Health Sciences, Norris Medical Library, Wilson Dental Library, Mobile Resources, Apps, UpToDate

Ebooks in AccessMedicine

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in AccessMedicine.
Tags Ebooks, AccessMedicine, Health Sciences, Health Sciences Libraries, Wilson Dental Library, Find Sources, PBL, Books, Searching

Ebooks in ClinicalKey

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in ClinicalKey.
Tags Ebooks, ClinicalKey, Health Sciences, Wilson Dental Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Find Sources, PBL, Books, Searching

Ebooks in R2 Library

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in R2 Library.
Tags Ebooks, R2 Library, Health Sciences, Health Sciences Libraries, Wilson Dental Library, Find Sources, PBL, Books, Searching

Ebooks in Stat!Ref

Learn to find health sciences ebooks and information in Stat!Ref.
Tags Ebooks, Stat!Ref, Health Sciences, Health Sciences Libraries, Wilson Dental Library, Find Sources, PBL, Books, Searching

Embase Citation Export for Endnote Software

Learn to export citations from Embase to Endnote software.
Tags Systematic Reviews, Endnote, Embase, Health Sciences Libraries, Planning Research, Citation Manager, Databases