The Library Collection has a range of resources available to you for searching, including a physical collection, databases, and video streaming.
To learn more about using the Library’s databases, see our Database Instruction Guides.
Are you new to research or developing search strategies? Check out the Library’s Lunch and Learn Series on research.
To learn more about basic search strategies when working with databases, see the Library’s OneSearch database instruction guide.
For more advanced search strategies, with specific information for health sciences databases, see McGill Library’s Health Sciences Literature Searching.
When conducting large searches and gathering sources, organization is essential. This process is called citation management. Citation management tools keep track of your sources and cite them in your preferred citation style.
The Library currently uses RefWorks and it is integrated into our Library catalogue for easy use. Learn how to use RefWorks with the Library's Software Instruction Guide
Other citation management tools include Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2010) defines knowledge synthesis as:
… The contextualization and integration of research findings of individual research studies within the larger body of knowledge on the topic. A synthesis must be reproducible and transparent in its methods, using quantitative and/or qualitative methods. It could take the form of a systematic review; follow the methods developed by The Cochrane Collaboration; result from a consensus conference or expert panel and may synthesize qualitative or quantitative results. Realist syntheses, narrative syntheses, meta-analyses, meta-syntheses and practice guidelines are all forms of synthesis.
Developing and carrying out a systematic review is a lengthy and dedicated process. The Library does not offer systematic reviews at this time. If you would like support in developing and carrying out your own review, please complete the Research Services Consultation form.
