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Welcome to Finding Evidence-based Information for Health Sciences Students
Health sciences research in the context of this hub refers to finding and using information found in journal articles, books, and other sources. This type of health sciences research requires skills and tools that are specific to the field. This hub will help you navigate the process of finding evidence-based health sciences information. It will help you plan your search, use appropriate databases to find information, evaluate information, and write an academic paper. It also includes a glossary of important terms.
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Finding Evidence-based Information for Health Sciences Students by College Libraries Ontario, The Learning Portal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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The hub was created in collaboration with the following institutions and organizations: Algonquin - Opens in a new window , Cambrian - Opens in a new window , Canadore - Opens in a new window , Conestoga - Opens in a new window , Confederation - Opens in a new window , Durham - Opens in a new window , Fanshawe - Opens in a new window , George Brown - Opens in a new window , Georgian - Opens in a new window , Humber - Opens in a new window , Michener, Sault - Opens in a new window , Seneca - Opens in a new window , St. Clair - Opens in a new window , St. Lawrence, - Opens in a new window College Libraries Ontario - Opens in a new window , and The Learning Portal - Opens in a new window .
This project was made possible with funding by the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario’s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. To learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy visit: https://vls.ecampusontario.ca.
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Nursing Math Tutorial
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Math plays a crucial role in nursing, from calculating medication dosages to determining IV flow rates and conversions. The Nursing Math Tutorial- opens in a new window is designed to strengthen your nursing math skills, ensuring accuracy and confidence in client care. Whether you're brushing up on basics or tackling more advanced calculations, these tutorials will break down concepts step by step with practical examples that may be helpful across various health sciences disciplines.
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ACRL Framework
- ACRL Framework Mapping - Word Opens in a new windowThis optional, supplementary document is for anyone who wishes to make use of the modules while following the ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. For each of the six frames of the Framework, the document suggests which of the modules would be most relevant.
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