Allied Health Professions

Accessing research findings and journal articles relevant to our areas of interest and expertise is simplified by the use of databases and search engines. Developing skills to critically appraise these findings is not such an easy task requiring skills that must be learnt. A series of articles on how to read research papers and assess their quality can be accessed by visiting the web site bmj.bmjjournals.com. Go to collections then other information, “How to read a paper” Trisha Greenhalagh, Rod Taylor.

Information on some web sites, URLs and short description. The purpose of the resource guide is to provide some useful starting points for exploring the volume of information available.

Searching or surfing? Searching has an outcome in mind. Surfing implies enjoying the ride letting yourself be taken along where links lead you. Each has its purpose -- understand the difference.