Communication

The skills to use information and communication technology to transmit information to others, ensuring that the meaning is expressed effectively, i.e., communicating information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences, using a variety of media and online tools (Claro et al., 2012).

Insights

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.

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.

Knowledge Base Articles

Author Impact Metric: The H-Index

Learn about the most widely used author impact metric, known as the h-index.

Citation Managers and Digital Libraries

Citation managers and digital libraries help organize research, manage sources, generate citations, and support efficient academic writing and collaboration.

Fundamentals for Systematic Review Protocols

A comprehensive guide to create and register protocols for systematic reviews.

How to Find Collaborators

Learn how to find collaborators to form a research team.

Non-Print Sources Citation: Audiovisual Works

Guide to getting started with citing audiovisual works.

Planning a Systematic Review

Learn steps, standards and deliverables necessary to initiate a systematic review.

Pursuing Publications: Overview and Considerations

This article provides an overview of publications for you to consider. Each type is presented with background and other relevant information to facilitate your decision-making process.

Scoping Review Methods and Resources

Learn about the scoping review methodology and utilize appropriate resources to prepare for and conduct your review.

Teamwork Hubs Are the Perfect Solution for Small Groups

Have you ever huddled around a laptop screen as part of a collaborative project? The Health Sciences Library offers a great solution to cramped group work: Teamwork Hubs.

What Is a Preprint? Is It the Right Publishing Choice for You?

Learn about preprints, their benefits and drawbacks, and some preprint servers used in health sciences and medicine.

Tutorials

All of Us Researcher Workbench Notebooks and Code Snippets

Short video describing Jupyter Notebook integration in the NIH's All of Us Researcher Workbench.

Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style

APA Style was developed by social and behavioral scientists to help writers achieve clear, precise, and inclusive writing. By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to understand and implement the basic elements of APA Style.

EndNote 2025 Essentials: Library Organization and Citing in Microsoft Word

Video introduction to the robust reference and citation features found in EndNote 2025.

How to Write an Op-Ed: Getting Published in the News Media

Does your work show that headlines or clichés are wrong? Has your research revealed an unknown and timely story?

How to Write an Op-Ed: The Definitive Guide

This short tutorial, developed by strategic communications company Pinkston, discusses what makes a successful op-ed and how to improve t

Manuscript Matcher in EndNote

Demo of the Manuscript Matcher service via the Cite While You Write (CWYW) function.

The Ultimate Guide to Scientific Writing

In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to write an article that will hook your readers and get you into the best journals.

Zotero 7

This tutorial provides screenshots and descriptions for Zotero 7.

Zotero 7: Getting Started

This video provides you with an introduction to Zotero 7.

Zotero 8

This tutorial provides screenshots and descriptions for Zotero 8.