Research Cycle: Introduction

This guide provides links to resources at various stages of the research cycle. 

• Ethics - How to apply for ethics with Cabrini Research
• Planning - How to plan your search using the PICO method
• Designing a search strategy - understand the different types of study
• Database Coverage  - learn about the subject coverage in the major database 
• Study Design - which type of study design best suits my research question
• Critical Appraisal - how to critically evaluate a journal study using checklists
• Grey Literature - what other types of information formats support your information question
• Google Scholar - how to link Cabrini's holdings to search for information on Google Scholar
• Open Access - just because its free doesn't mean its gold standard research
• Endnote - links to affiliated universities Endnote guides
• Research Profiles - ways to promote your publication output
• What's new in Cabrini Author's -  published work by your colleagues to inspire you!