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Systematic Reviews: Advanced searching in Medline and Embase In-Person

Researchers conducting systematic reviews in the health and medical sciences require an in-depth understanding of the Medline and Embase databases. This hands-on workshop will ensure you have a strong grasp on the functionality of these databases and how to use them to structure an accurate, comprehensive and unbiased search.

Topics covered include:

  • The differences between Medline and Embase
  • Structuring a keyword search using field codes and advanced operators
  • Using the subject heading thesaurus features in Medline and Embase
  • Saving and exporting your searches and results, and setting up search alerts
  • Using pre-constructed, validated search filters

Please be aware that these databases are specific to health and medical sciences related subject areas and may not be relevant to those researching outside these fields.

Date:
Monday, 17th September 2018
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Perth (change)
Location:
Training Room, First Floor, J. Robin Warren Library
Campus:
J. Robin Warren Library
Categories:
  Library Research Support Program  
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Event Organizer

Samantha Blake
Health & Medical Sciences Librarians

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