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Literature search using PubMed (Corso Elettivo) (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S003471
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY
Period
1° semestre, 2° semestre
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to outline the steps involved in performing a literature search using PubMed database and the other electronic resourses available within the University of Verona.
The course will be carried out by the staff of the Information Service of "Egidio Meneghetti" Library of the University of Verona
Program
The course structure is divided into:
• Introduction to databases
• Introduction to literature searching in PubMed
• Search strategies using Medical subject headings (Mesh)
• Free-text searching
• Search strategies using the Boolean operators
• Sample searches
• Checking the results
• Full text retrieval
• Search for clinical queries and clinical trials
• Journals in the NCBI database
• Single citation matcher
• Advanced search
• Introduction to UniVerSe
Examination Methods
Evaluation only through the attending to the lessons
date and time:
Modulo 1: Basic search in PubMed – March 15th 2022 16.30-19.00
Modulo 2: Advanced search in PubMed – March 17th 2022 16.30-19.00
RECOMMENDED FOR THE YEARS: 5th and 6th