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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - December 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - November 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - September 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - August 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - July 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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A Qualitative Study Of The Process Undergraduate Health Professions Students Utilize While Conducting A Scoping Review, Dawn De Vries, Betsy Williams

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this research study was to inform pedagogy on the effectiveness of journaling as a tool to gauge synthesis and application of course content to a scoping review. The research question asked is “Is reflective journaling effective in helping undergraduate health profession students understand and apply course research concepts and ideas directly to an academic project?” The researchers used a reflective journaling activity to enhance student learning and to explore student application of course lectures to a scoping literature review. Method: Students were required to complete the journaling activities as a class assignment. Four journal …

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - June 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - May 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - April 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Strengthening Information Literacy Through (Online) Conversation, Kelly Weigand, Antonia Jameson Jordan

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

There are many controversies surrounding the use of animals for food, and we have observed that veterinary students are interested in deeper consideration of the ethical, moral, and practical implications associated with animal agriculture. Guided by the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, we developed a discussion-based course focused on the complex issue of consuming animal products to provide practice in seeking and critically evaluating sources.

The course met weekly for eight weeks. Prior to each session, students submitted a brief reflection on the assigned readings and videos, and provided citations for additional relevant materials. Class sessions were …

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - March 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - February 2022, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Please Don’T Shoot The Messenger, Christopher J. Smiley Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This editorial emphasizes the importance of discerning reliable information amid the influx of COVID-19-related studies and guidelines. Drawing parallels with the ancient Greek sentiment from Sophocles' play Antigone, JMDA Editor Dr. Chris Smiley advocates for an open-minded approach to trustworthy sources, citing the World Health Organization's seven steps for evaluation. The Michigan Dental Association is highlighted as a reliable resource for synthesizing evolving information for clinicians. Despite pandemic-induced frustrations, the editorial urges practitioners to navigate changes resiliently, recognizing the dynamic nature of public health guidance.

Health Sciences First Year Seminar Library Lesson Plan (Hsf90), Ian Mcdermott

Open Educational Resources

This lesson plan, and accompanying slides, is for the library instruction session for HSF90, LaGuardia Community College's health sciences first year seminar course. The lesson details the importance of college-level research for students who will enter various health sciences professions. The lesson also covers the importance of citation in academic research, covering what to cite and how to do it using library subscription databases.