Do you have a list of terms you want to search? Are you sure that that’s the right term to use to get the right results? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Select the best database to search for the type of research being conducted Arrange their search…
Tired of trying to get your manuscript’s references in the correct citation format? Are you stressing out over keeping track of the references you need for your manuscript? EndNote 20 can solve these problems! This presentation will help researchers get started with the new and improved EndNote 20 in gathering and organizing references for…
It’s time to publish! (The other option holds no appeal.) But how can you choose a journal that maximizes your impact, while avoiding the shady journals just out for your money? By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: List things to consider about a journal before submitting for publication Use…
What is the adult dosage for sumatriptan? Do you need a listing of the treatment options for blepharitis? All of these can be answered using mobile apps provided by the Pumerantz Library. Objectives Identify library supplied mobile apps Determine which is the best to use in a given situation Know which are synchronous and asynchronous
OER stands for Open Educational Resources, but it also has a second informal meaning of Online and Electronic Resources. Attend this presentation from a faculty perspective on how to mine “things” from the online world for your courses. Feel more confident in locating electronic resources that are appropriate for your course. Instructional objectives: Discuss the…
Can I use this image in my lecture slides? What about for a conference presentation or journal article? Can I post this article or show this video in my class? Does it matter whether the class is in-person or online? Come learn the basic principles of copyright law and licensing that can help you make…
This presentation will guide participants through lessons learned from the literature about surviving teaching during a pandemic. What challenges did universities face and how did they overcome those challenges? How did WesternU compare with the same challenges and solutions? Where universities able to maintain academic integrity? What about teaching clinical skills during a pandemic? Are…
How do you stay current in your field? Do you rely on clinical practice guidelines or systematic reviews? How about “living guidelines”? If this is the first time you’ve heard of this new type of evidence, join us for this workshop where you will learn the their significance and why they matter to your practice.…
You’re seeing a patient and are ready to look up information on their condition, but indecision strikes: which point of care resource do you use, UpToDate or DynaMed? By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Compare and contrast UpToDate and DynaMed’s features Navigate through UpToDate and DynaMed Download the mobile…
Do you find yourself needing to create differentials rule outs? Do you need high quality images for class instruction? Would it be nice to know how to use a resource on a desktop and be able to take it on the go? VisualDx is probably the resource for you. In this introduction attendees will be…