The skills to set goals for yourself and manage progression toward reaching those goals in order to assess your own progress when using information and communication technologies (ICT) (van Laar et al., 2017). Key components: goal setting, willingness of individuals to take control of their own learning when using ICT, proactively taking steps toward decisions/actions when using ICT, monitoring progress, assessing whether previously set goals have been met (Holt and Brockett, 2012; Quieng et al., 2015).
Self-Direction
Insights
Students and faculty have access to many medical procedure, technique and patient examination videos.
Discover AccessMedicine human anatomy tours
Try the 3-D AccessMedicine human anatomy tours for interactive visualizations of the human body.
Study tools for medical education: flashcards, Q+A question banks and cases
Use study tools available through AccessMedicine, LLW Health Library, and Thieme MedOne databases. Books that include board review content and USMLE style questions are also available through CLIO.
Ten tips for managing electronic records
Follow these best practices to help ensure the longevity and authenticity of your digital files.
Knowledge Base Articles
How to use a finding aid
Learn how to locate archival materials using a finding aid.
JAMAevidence features
JAMAevidence hosts a collection of guides and tools that enables users to study, practice, and teach evidence-based practice.
Scoping review methods and resources
Learn about the scoping review methodology and utilize appropriate resources to prepare for and conduct your review.
Systematic review methods and resources
Learn about the systematic review methodology and utilize appropriate resources to prepare for and conduct your review
Programs
Contemporary Health Sciences Education: Systematic Review Seminar
This seminar is intended to start a conversation about curriculum development that examines the merits and pitfalls of assigning systematic reviews to students, and to discuss alternative projects that would meet faculty expectations at CUIMC.
Introduction to Conducting Systematic Reviews
This introductory, discussion-based class will help you get started on your systematic review or meta-analysis. Prior to attending, you will complete the first Cochrane Interactive Learning module to learn more about the methodology.
Library Research Skills
Starting a new research project? Wondering where to start your search for information? Join us for our Library Research Skills (formerly “Research Survival Skills") workshop!
Self-Editing Workshop
Whether drafting an email, typing up your thesis or a manuscript for publication, it is important to edit your work. While feedback from others is important to the editing process, the finished product is ultimately a reflection on the author.
The Index Flex
In this workshop, you will learn strategies to build and/or optimize your online presence, increase the visibility of your expertise and work, and familiarize yourself with a variety of impact metrics, such as the H-index.
The Write Stuff: Write Now
Reach the finish line of your thesis, capstone, or dissertation with The Write Stuff: Write Now! During the session, participants learn how to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to efficiently write a research project.
The Write Stuff: Write Start
Start your thesis, capstone, or dissertation off strong with The Write Stuff: Write Start!
Tutorials
APIs for Beginners 2023: How to Use an API
A 3-hour course designed to teach beginners the basics and benefits of using APIs
Cochrane Interactive Learning
Learn more about the systematic review process through Cochrane Interactive Learning’s self-directed learning modules.
Drive-Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast
Webinar introduction to the National Library of Medicine's API
Web of Science Essentials Training Course
Self-guided video course providing training on how to use Web of Science.