Duke Medical Center Library & Archives
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Learn how to set up a new library, import citations from MEDLINE, work with the citation style manager, and more.  Thu. Apr. 26; 12-1p; Rm 104 Level 1. This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: endnote, citation management

The Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) and the Medical Center Library & Archives have partnered to bring this lunch series program to the Duke Research Community. "Research Wednesdays" feature topics that impact the research community presented by subject matter experts in each field. They are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1:10–2:00 pm. No registrations is required. Just bring your Duke ID badge and sign in at the door. Unless otherwise posted, all presentations will take place in Duke...

Categories: Classes, Events

Tags: for researchers, research

Do you want to search for relevant citations in the shortest amount of time and feel confident that you haven't missed any key articles? This class will show you how to effectively use MeSH, subheadings, Boolean operators, filters, MyNCBI, & more. Tue. Apr. 23; 12-1p;  Rm 104 Level 1.  This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes, Databases

Tags: pubmed

Enrollment opens today for Dr. Kristin Sainani's Coursera Course "Writing in the Sciences." This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, peer review, grant writing, ethical issues in scientific publication, and writing for general audiences. This course is for undergraduate and graduate students; medical students; scientists; medical professionals; and science writers.

Dr. Kristin Sainani is an epidemiologist based at Stanford University. You can learn more about Dr. Sainani's work...

Categories: Classes

Tags: writing support, writing, scientific writing, Coursera, workshop, for researchers