Interprofessional Education Health Research Skills

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The goal of this course is to provide you with the basic skills required to perform academic research in the health sciences in interprofessional teams. These skills are necessary for success at Duquesne University, and while they will be further developed throughout your academic career, this course provides a foundation of information literacy skills, including defining your information needs, conducting research effectively, and evaluating your research results with a focus on evidence within your health-related field. You will also learn about ethical issues relevant to using sources in projects and papers, including academic integrity, copyright, and citation. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: ? Describe how to use information ethically in academic and clinical settings. ? Access Gumberg Library services and collections (electronic and print). ? Find books, journal articles, and other information sources that are typically used in healthcare-related coursework and practice. ? Evaluate the appropriateness of information sources for use in healthcare-related coursework and practice using standard academic and healthcare evaluation models. ? Work collaboratively with students in other healthcare disciplines to create a scholarly product.