Selecting a citation manager: EndNote and Zotero
This article will help you make an informed decision in choosing the right citation management tool to match your current and future needs.
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EndNote users: Should you switch to Zotero?
With local EndNote support now at an end, learn what to consider before switching. Choose based on your needs, cost, or features.
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Filtering, limiting, and sorting: Managing large search results lists
Learn about how to overcome information overload and manage lengthy search results lists. We look at the nuances among filtering, limiting, and sorting features in databases.
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Craft better research questions by using question development frameworks
We look at some popular question development frameworks, such as PICO (Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome), that can be used to help researchers hone their research question.
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Citing data sources — why is it good and how to do it?
Datasets are as crucial for research in health sciences as are publications, and — like publications — data should also be cited. Proper citation benefits users and producers of data alike.
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Benefits of writing an op-ed
The main benefits of writing an op-ed are making a scholarly contribution to your field and strengthening your research profile, whether student, early-career researcher, or established faculty.
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Discover the wealth of images found in HSL's Archives & Special Collections
The Health Sciences Library's Archives & Special Collections has a wide range of images in a variety of media illustrating the history of the health sciences.
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Discover the history of women in health care at HSL's Archives & Special Collections
The Health Sciences Library's Archives & Special Collections offers several important resources for researchers interested in the history of women in the health sciences.
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The Medical Heritage Library
The Medical Heritage Library has vast resources for those looking for older health sciences books and articles.
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Crafting an effective elevator pitch
We all need to be prepared to present a pithy description of ourselves and our work. You can craft an effective "elevator pitch" in these few short steps.
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Automatically update your Pivot profile via ORCID
Automate updates to your Pivot profile by linking it to your ORCID account. Linking these two accounts will improve relevancy of suggested grants and help you to attract more potential collaborators.
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Alternative study tools: Multimedia resources via Columbia University Libraries
Try these multimedia resources for studying, test preparation, and research beyond the usual textbooks, lecture notes, and journals.
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What are the FAIR data principles?
Learn about the FAIR data principles and why you should consider going FAIR.
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What is NYC Open Data?
NYC Open Data is a repository of government-produced datasets that is accessible by everyone for free.
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Publish open access for free with Cambridge University Press
The NorthEast Research Libraries Consortium has signed an agreement with Cambridge University Press that will waive article-processing charges for articles that meet certain eligibility criteria.
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