Before you can publish or present, you need to conduct research.  This page is a brief introduction into conducting original research and resources to support you through the process. 

NWHSU's Department of Health Policy and Research is available to support you in the creation of original research.  Please visit their website to get more information on:

• developing a clinical question
• quantitative research methods 
• quantitative research methods
• data management
• statistics
• patient recruitment

Regardless of whether you're doing primary or secondary research, you may have to do a search of the literature.

• Randomized controlled trials, case reports, cohort studies...etc. usually require a literature review with a description of the current state of research including what is known and any gaps.  Those gaps may be the reason behind your research. 
• A literature review in itself is a general summary of research on a specific topic.
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses require more systematic and replicable studies.

You can consult a librarian for assistance with literature searches.  Email the library library@nwhealth.edu. 

Databases:

The library offers both freely available and subscription databases for you to search.  To learn more about them, consult our databases guide.  Click on links below to access some of our databases. 

• Self Service: Database tutorials

Developing a Search:

View the tutorial below to learn more about developing a literature search.  For systematic searches, please consult a librarian.