Midwifery

These videos cover the basics of using databases for research. The examples are taken from Paramedicine and Midwifery. 
* Video 1: Where do I search for resources?
* Video 2: Create a research plan for Paramedicine and Midwifery
* Video 3: Keywords and search strategies for Paramedicine

These videos cover the basics of searching four key AUT health databases:

• CINAHL
• Scopus
• Medline
• NEW!! video on using MeSH (Medical Subject headings) In Medline via Ebsco

These databases are excellent for researching topics in clinical practice and general health. Each video demonstrates a simple search and a more complex search. Search examples are drawn from Midwifery and Paramedicine.

Doing a literature review? Read our Systematic Reviews guide before beginning your database searches. 

These videos focus on: 

• Identifying keywords and creating search strategies for your literature reviews
• Keeping records of your database searches
• Using database search alerts to stay current with new research in your field 

Doing a literature review? Read our Systematic Reviews guide before beginning your database searches. 

Advice on reading the research and writing a literature review:

• Systematic Reviews (AUT guide to searching the databases for literature and literature review tools)
• Literature review assignments
• Reading: Managing so much
• Writing: Getting started
• Writing: Organising your ideas