HSCI 130: Foundations of Health Science

Where to get help

The quickest way to get help is through the Library's Ask Us services. 

Getting started is often the hardest part.  See Start Your Research Here for some great tips.

You are required to find research articles on your topic.  The first step is knowing what a research article is, and how to tell the difference between a research article and a popular article.  Here are some links to help you out:

How to find articles on a topic

To find articles on a topic, using a database is your best bet.  Some databases which are more focused on health literature include:

Use keywords to search these databases for journal articles on your topic. If you don't find the full text of an article in a database, use the "Get@SFU" link to see if SFU offers full text of the article in another database or has a print copy at the Library.

The guide Review Vs. Research Articles explains the differences between review articles and research articles, as well as showing how to limit your results in PubMed to different document types. 

How To Find Journal Articles has more details on database search strategies. 

Writing and citing 

For help with writing your assignments, check out the Student Learning Commons; they offer workshops, one-on-one consultations, and a variety of handouts on writing and study tips.

The Library has an APA citation style guide, which shows the format for citing your sources. If you have questions about research and/or citing, feel free to ask a librarian.