Background questions, ask about general knowledge about a disorder or topic. This search begins to locate general knowledge about a topic.
Examples:
Background/overview information may be found in sources such as
Using a library catalog like KOHA can be a good starting point for locating books, reference books, and electronic reference tools.
When searching, take notice of the SUBJECT terms that are described in the results in the full library record.
Background information may also be located in electronic tools that aggregate texts, references, drug monographs, and more. Below are a few examples. "Point of care" tools, syntheses and summaries are used by busy clinicians who need disease, drug, and best practice information in the clinical setting.
Search and view more than 250,000 eBooks in this large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter. The breadth of information available through this collection ensures that users will have access to information relevant to their research needs.
Content: A reference database useful for accessing scholarly definitions, background and contextual information. Subjects covered include art, biography, business, economics, education, history, literature, music, psychology, religion, and science and technology.
Purpose: An excellent starting point for brainstorming a research topic and building out your initial search terms list.
Special Features: Mindmap; related articles; image search
Content: A point-of-care, evidence-based clinical resource.
Purpose: Useful for quick information about conditions, drugs, etc.
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