Bouverie Centre  

Welcome to the Bouverie Centre LibGuide

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Critical Appraisal

Evidence-based Practice in Health Sciences

Health Databases

Public Health

Reflective Practice in Health Sciences

Social Work: Child & Family Practice

• Teach yourself library skills online!
  
  
• Work through the Health Sciences Modules.

Downloadable guide for Bouverie Centre staff and students includes tips on conducting searches in library databases

Can you ...  Use a computer efficiently?

The more comfortable you are with using email and Word (or equivalent), accessing information from the internet and databases, the more quickly you will settle into your course.  If you struggle in any of these areas, it is recommended that you seek support and practice as often as possible prior to commencing the course.

The course uses the Learning Management System Moodle to provide your course materials, and for interaction with other students and lecturers.  Have a look at  this link and read the information about using Moodle, there are video guides which explain how the system works.

Can you ...  Use the internet efficiently? 

To access scholarly journal articles, you will need to search various databases, however a lot of good information is now available via the internet. 

Practice your skills by looking at the Google Scholar link on the La Trobe University Library home page. Note: scholarly sites have the domain .gov or .edu

Can you ...  Write academically?

Writing well is a skill that can be improved by following a few simple guidelines. 

Useful information can be found at:

• Student Learning Site

• Health Sciences Survival Guide 2012

• Adademic Writing for Health Sciences: Library Guide
  

• Health Sciences Academic Language and Learning Unit

• Student Learning Advisers in the library