Designed to be useful, relevant and user-friendly, this guide will provide you with access to a range of key library and information resources to aid your studies/research in Anatomy. You can navigate this guide using the tabs across the top:
Journals & Databases Books Referencing & Writing Multimedia Resources Postgrad Research Websites Biological Anthropology
The majority of the print Anatomy resources can be found in the Health Sciences Library located opposite Dunedin Hospital in the Sayers Building.
For further assistance with your research, please feel free to make an appointment to see the Anatomy Subject Librarian - Lynne Knapp
ResearchRabbit is an innovative "citation-based literature mapping tool" available online. Optimise your time searching for references as you start planning your essay, minor project, or literature review.
What is Research Rabbit? A quick guide from James Cook University.
LIBRARY 101 workshops are designed to introduce students to the Library at Otago. Learn how to navigate our libraries, and sharpen your research and referencing skills!
Book now at the links below:
LIBR101: Navigating the Library [Tuesday 25th July, 11am]
Get an introduction to the Library and our services.
LIBR102: Search Skills: Library Search | Ketu and Databases [Tuesday 8th August, 11am]
Learn how to search effectively using Library Search | Ketu and library databases.
LIBR103: Referencing Skills
Learn why referencing matters and how to do it correctly, using APA as our example style.
If you are interested but cannot attend at the given time, just register and you'll receive a video recording of the session afterwards. We look forward to seeing you!
Before you start searching the databases, it helps to take time to plan your search.
Step 1: Clearly define the topic or research question
Step 2: Divide the topic or question into separate key concepts
Step 3: Select alternative search terms and synonyms for each concept
Step 4: Consider using text word symbols such as truncation and "phrase searching"
Step 5: Select search terms to combine using Boolean logic - AND, OR, NOT
Step 6: Select relevant databases via the Library homepage or your Subject Guide
Step 7: When searching a database look for subject heading options
Step 8: Run text word searches to complement subject heading searches
Step 9: Review the results and modify your search strategy as required
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