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·Jun 1, 2021

Searching systematically online workshop

In this post we will explore what to expect in the workshop and what you should do to prepare before you attend. — Contents Introduction What to expect How to prepare Further support Introduction This session is for University of Manchester students. It will be particularly useful for those searching for literature and resources within Medical and Health Sciences databases. If you are looking for more general support in searching you may find My Learning…

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Searching systematically online workshop
Searching systematically online workshop

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·May 11, 2021

Getting started with searching Bloomberg

In this post we will explore how to get started in searching Bloomberg for company information including financial analysis. — Contents Introduction Searching for company overview information Searching for company accounts and financial analysis Searching for market data Searching for company news Searching for a company news during a specific time period Summary Further Support Introduction Bloomberg primarily covers data on publicly quoted companies, such as Tesco PLC. However it does also…

Bloomberg Anywhere

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Getting started with searching Bloomberg
Getting started with searching Bloomberg
Bloomberg Anywhere

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·May 5, 2021

Critical appraisal for medicine and health sciences

In this post we explore the process of critical appraisal, types of study and the key areas to examine when appraising a research article. — Contents Introduction What is critical appraisal? Types of study Systematic reviews What do I need to look for? Summary Further support Introduction There’s a lot of research out there. Medline alone provides access to 5000 biomedical journals, with daily updates to the 10 million research articles. Papers may vary in quality, and…

Advanced Searching

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Critical appraisal for medicine and health sciences
Critical appraisal for medicine and health sciences
Advanced Searching

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·Apr 15, 2021

Formatting your references using EndNote 20 desktop

In this post we will explore the various features of EndNote that support the formatting of references in your writing including changing your referencing style and producing your reference list. — Contents Introduction Changing your referencing style Inserting Citations using the ‘Cite While You Write’ plugin Editing your citations Inserting a footnote Producing your reference list Syncing your online & desktop libraries

Referencing

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Formatting your references using EndNote 20 desktop
Formatting your references using EndNote 20 desktop
Referencing

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·Apr 15, 2021

Getting started with EndNote 20 desktop

In this post we will show you how to install EndNote 20 desktop, register for an EndNote online account and set up a new reference library. — Contents Introduction Installing EndNote desktop Registering for EndNote online Creating your EndNote Library Summary Further support Introduction Reference management tools enable you to collect, store, organise and format your references in one place. They allow you to produce bibliographies easily, in a variety of referencing styles. …

Referencing

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Getting started with EndNote 20 desktop
Getting started with EndNote 20 desktop
Referencing

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·Apr 15, 2021

Collecting references using EndNote 20 desktop

In this post we explore how to export reference files from different sources to import into your library. We will also show you how to do this manually. — Contents Introduction Importing references from different sources Adding a manual reference Attaching pdfs to your references Summary Further support Introduction EndNote allows you to import references from a number of sources such as Library Search, databases, Google Scholar and the web.

Resource

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Collecting references using EndNote 20 desktop
Collecting references using EndNote 20 desktop
Resource

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·Mar 19, 2021

Glossary of advanced searching

In this post we explore the meaning of various terms used in searching and advanced searching of information. — Contents Adjacency tools Auto-explode Boolean Focus Major Concept Map term to subject heading MeSH Suggest Subject Terms Scoping searches Scope notes Truncation Wildcards Further support Adjacency tools Adjacency tools are used to try and keep multiple words closer together in a search string to avoid them being split up.

Advanced Searching

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Glossary of advanced searching
Glossary of advanced searching
Advanced Searching

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·Jun 24, 2020

Introduction to AMBS Dissertation support

In this podcast we will introduce you to what is covered in our podcast series to support your research for your dissertation or final project — Podcast Transcript Hello, my name is Carlene, and welcome to this short podcast series that we have put together to help you with the research stage of your dissertation or final project. Normally, at this time of year we would offer a lecture which…

Business Data

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Introduction to AMBS Dissertation support — Podcast
Introduction to AMBS Dissertation support — Podcast
Business Data

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·Jun 24, 2020

Your research strategy — podcast 🔊

In this podcast we explore a best practice approach for creating an effective research strategy — Podcast Transcript In this first podcast we are going to talk about how to create an effective research strategy. This is a really important part of any research you will undertake. …

Business Data

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Your research strategy — Podcast
Your research strategy — Podcast
Business Data

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·Jun 24, 2020

Business and Management literature — podcast 🔊

In this podcast explore the resources available to you covering business and management from the Library — Podcast Transcript Welcome to this short podcast on how to find the best sources of Literature for your Business & Management focused dissertation. Now, there are quite a few words and phrases that would come to mind if I was asked to sum up business…

Business Data

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Business and Management literature — Podcast
Business and Management literature — Podcast
Business Data

5 min read

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