Find Online Training Guides & Research Information
Boolean SearchingBoolean Searching on the Internet: a Primer in Boolean LogicEvidence-Based PracticeCore Library for Evidence Based PracticeOne of the "Netting the Evidence" pages compiled and maintained by Andrew Booth. "Netting the Evidence is intended to facilitate evidence-based healthcare by providing support and access to helpful organisations and useful learning resources, such as an evidence-based virtual library, software and journals." Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine (Duke University Medical Center Library and Health Sciences Library) Teaching / Learning Resources for Evidence Based Practice (Middlesex University) Users' Guides to Evidence-Based Practice (Canadian Centres for Health Evidence [CHE]) |
Internet TutorialsMIMSOvidOvidSP Training ResourcesTutorials for basic searching, advanced searching, finding citations. University of Sydney Library Ovid Medline Interactive Tutorial PubMedPubMed Basics (US National Library of Medicine)PubMed Tutorial (US National Library of Medicine) PubMed Ten Tips (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library) Microsoft ProgrammesCrabby Office Lady - lots of tips and tricks from Microsoft |
Journal Publications Requirements, Citation Guidelines, and Journal Abbreviations Sources
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American Psychological Association APA Documentation from the Writing Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison "This section provides a quick resource for citing references in papers using the 5th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001). These materials will introduce you to APA documentation and show you examples which you can use as templates for citing your own references." Citing Medicine: the NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers 2nd ed 2007 [National Library of Medicine] Curtin University of Technology Referencing Guide |
Harvard Style Examples from Monash University Library Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences List of Serials Indexed for Online Users Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals |
Research Information
"In September 2005 International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) implemented a policy that requires registration of clinicaly directive trials." This is the frequently asked questions page on the policy.
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
The new national code advocates and describes best practice in Research. Developed jointly by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia, the Code has broad relevance across all research disciplines. The Code guides institutions and researchers in responsible research practices and promotes integrity in research. It sets a framework for how research organisations need to handle breaches of the Code and allegations of research misconduct.
EndNote in WA Health
The WA Health Libraries Network (WAHLiN) has purchased a WA Health-wide EndNote licence. It may be installed at any of the sites mentioned on the licence. If your site is not listed, and the licence will be amended with the supplier.
EndNote version X3 is available for use. Earlier versions should be uninstalled. to have EndNote installed. Your PC must have the XP operating system and MS Office 2003 at minimum. Please if you have any problems (or phone or phone 9347 6711). Information is available on the proxy settings that must be set in order to use the Find Full Text functionality.
EndNote X3
EndNote X3 is software that is loaded on your work PC. The EndNote site has more information about the functionality of the software.
EndNote is a database for storing and managing your references (including PDF copies of articles or web links to sites).
EndNote is a tool for creating bibliographies in documents (it works with Microsoft Word).
EndNote is an online search tool.
EndNoteWeb is a means to collaborate and share your references.
Any EndNote database libraries that you create are stored on your PC or group drives. Once set up on your PC you may also establish an EndNote Web account.
New Features of X3.0.1
EndNote X3.0.1 includes the following improvements. The University of Queensland Library website has more detail on the new features.
* Numbered citation ranges display properly for pairs and groups of multiple citations such as [1, 2] and [3-8].
* Improved Find Full Text support for proxy-modified URLs from link resolvers, more robust file type identification and better DOI recognition.
* Direct export now supports formatted text when available from the data provider.
* New "Lost and Found" Group helps identify custom groups updated from EndNote X2 libraries.
* Includes the new APA 6th edition output style. Learn more.
* Cite While You Write in OpenOffice.org Writer 3
o Use Cite While You Write menus and toolbars.
o Improved handling of inserted page numbers, prefix and suffix information.
* Library summary now includes Smart Groups.
* Select a Group set in the Compressed Library utility.
* Improved sorting on the library window and Cite While You Write dialogs.
EndNote Web
EndNote Web provides the advantage of being able to use your EndNote libraries from anywhere in the world. Your EndNote libraries are stored on the EndNote server and you must login to MyEndNote Web. EndNote Web is also your best option if it is impossible to upgrade your operating system and version of MS Office. The full functionality of Cite-While-You-Write cannot be used unless you have MS Office 2003 at minimum on your PC.
You must register to use EndNote Web from this link but after that you can access your EndNote Libraries from anywhere (as long as you reconnect at least once a year from this authentication-embedded link).
If you are offsite, you will need to download the installation files from the EndNote site.
Do you need training or help?
for training and support in use of EndNote.
The EndNote Manual is installed with the program and is very comprehensive.
The EndNote website has training materials available online.
The EndNote User Forums are a very useful means to solve problems.
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