Health Sciences Research Methods Guide

Welcome to the general research methods guides for students in the health sciences. After working through this guide, you should be well equipped to acquire, appraise, and assess information in your health sciences area of study. 

This guide covers: 

• How to ask a good research question
• How to acquire evidence that matches your question
• How to assess the evidence that you've found
• How to identify gaps in the literature for future research
• How to map study designs to your research questions 

The purpose of this guide is to provide research support to students in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. 

 Research in the Disciplines
Students are introduced to advanced academic research skills by working with research librarians in upper-level courses specific to their discipline. The spotlight represents the in-depth instruction, research guides, advanced search strategies, and research consultations provided by the research & engagement librarians.