Research Support - Book a Consult - Medicine - Undergraduate - Guides at McMaster University Health Sciences Library

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Andrea McLellan

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mclell@mcmaster.ca
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Welcome to Research Support for Undergraduate Medicine

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Research Opportunities

For many undergraduate medical students, the first introduction to research is performing a literature search on behalf of a research team. Database searching is a common element in the research experience for both medical students and residents.

What can I expect during a research consultation?

When you become involved in a research project, it is advisable to arrange for a consultation so that we can review your search strategy. Your first research consultation will last approximately 45 minutes. Consultations are a learning partnership, with the student taking the lead on developing the search strategy while I provide guidance and feedback on how to refine the search.

How can I prepare for my consultation?

The Library has created a series of short tutorials that cover the basics of database search skills. Please view the tutorials before your appointment, attempt your search, and save your search strategy by creating an individual account in Ovid.

Research Resources

BMJ Case Reports
Our Institutional Fellowship gives faculty, staff and students at McMaster the freedom to submit as many cases as they like for publication with no author fee charges. Contact the HSL Collections Team (hslcoll@mcmaster.ca) or Andrea McLellan (mclell@mcmaster.ca) to obtain McMaster’s Followship code for the author fee waiver.

Covidence
Covidence is a web-based tool that simplifies systematic reviews by supporting citation screening, full-text review, bias assessment, data extraction, and reference export.

DataParty
DataParty.ca is a website for performing statistics for systematic reviews in a user-friendly and collaborative way. Team members can be added to accelerate the completion of projects. Registration is free and requires a McMaster or MedPortal email.
EndNote Library Guide

SciFree
SciFree is an Open Access Publishing Journal Search Tool to find APC waivers and discounts to publish open access in ALL disciplines with support from McMaster Libraries.
Overton
Overton is the largest index of global policy documents, linking them to research, news, and think tank outputs. It helps authors track where their work is cited and how it influences real-world policy and practice.
Sage Research Methods Cases
Learn about research methods and research design through stories from researchers in the field and their critique of their own research articles.
Sage Research Methods Core
A platform of books and videos that provide support to novice researchers and teaching faculty. SRM covers both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Sage Research Methods Datasets
Learn to master quantitative and qualitative data analysis with step-by-step guides and sample data.
Sage Research Methods: Diversifying & Decolonizing Research.
A transformative collection that supports users in conducting critical and inclusive research. It showcases diverse experiences and approaches from marginalized, underrepresented, underserved, and vulnerable communities, and includes decolonial perspectives that challenge traditional research paradigms.

SPSS statistical software is available through the University Technology Services virtual labs. They list is as IBM SPSS Statistics. Instructions for how to access software from off-campus through remote desktop are available from the website.