LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Nursing: Starting Point

Starting Point

Step 1: Think about your topic! What questions are you trying to answer?

Step 2: List terms that best represent the main concepts of your topic.

For example:

anabolic steroids
athletes drug use
diabetes
diabetes and children
depression and women
eating disorders and girls

If nothing comes to mind, it is time to do some background research!

Background Sources

Start with MedlinePlus, by the National Library of Medicine, for a general introduction to many medical topics, often written in a consumer-friendly language. It includes an online medical dictionary, an illustrated encyclopedia, and drug information.

STAT!Ref
Full-text electronic medical library. For information on mobile access (via Apple, Android and Blackberry), refer to STAT!Ref under Mobile Apps.
Credo Reference
Includes materials from over 650 reference books on a variety of topics in higher education, including art, business, history, languages, literature, science, criminal justice, and political science.