Epidemiology and Public Health

This guide will help you find the information you need for your studies. Please use the menu on the left to navigate the guide. 

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Start by formulating a solid search strategy

Before you begin searching the literature, it's important to have properly defined your topic and chosen appropriate key words.

Choose appropriate search tools:

• Looking for research articles, search key databases in epidemiology and public health;
• If your research is multidisciplinary, consider searching other subject databases.  Consult the appropriate research guides to identify key resources.

Omni is the Library catalogue which will give you access to the complete library collection, including books, ebooks, journals, videos, and more:

• Simple Search : type your terms/words in the box
• Advanced Search
• Guide: How to Use Omni

Here is a non-exhaustive list of e-book collections in Health and Medicine.

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Systematic Reviews

If you want to explore and consulte the ressources of Cochrane Training

• Manuals to explore:  See Section Cochrane Guides and Handbooks 
• Protocole: article and explainations of Prisma-P
• Register your protocol: Prospero
• Videos: Explore  YouTube channel of Cochrane Training

For more information on what you need to know when starting a comprehensive review, don't hesitate to consult the uOttawa Library Systematic Review Guide: https://uottawa.libguides.com/systematicreview

Scoping Review

• Explore and consult  informations from Joanna Briggs Institute.  See section Resources in the Scoping Review Network
• Manual to consult :  JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis
• Protocol: Article and template  Prisma-ScR
• Videos: explore the channel of  JBI YouTube

Learn about avoiding plagiarism and different citation styles in these guides from the Academic Writing Help Centre:

• Citation Styles

It is important to document every quotation, paraphrase and idea that is not your own.

Citation Style Manuals and Guides

As you find more and more articles for your research, you may be wondering how to keep them all organized. Many researchers rely on citation management tools (software like Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley) to help organize their research. More more about citation managers in our citation management research guide.

Having trouble finding the perfect article or resource for your research project? Or are you interested in undertaking a systematic review and don't know where to start? I can help! Whether it's on an individual basis or in a small group, I can meet with you to get your project started or to help you get out of a bind. Please use the appointment scheduling system below or contact me by email. Thank you.

As you find more and more articles for your research, you may be wondering how to keep them all organized. Many researchers rely on citation management tools (software like Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley) to help organize their research. More more about citation managers in our citation management research guide.