Course Catalog

Cochrane Library is a collection of databases with high-quality systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials and clinical answers. It offers simultaneous search of variety of resources to provide independent evidence to inform healthcare professionals in their decision making. This class will introduce the variety of resources offered by Cochrane Library, how to search them, and the key features of the search platform. It also will inform of systematic review classes and services from the NIH library.  

The NIH Library is closed on federal holidays.

This one-hour webinar introduces researchers to Figshare, a generalist repository that has been supporting open access to research data for more than 10 years. Attendees will learn how to create an author profile, upload files, add high-quality metadata, and publish their research. In addition, this webinar will include tips for data sharing best practices and how to include Figshare in a data management plan. It will also introduce Figshare+, a newly launched repository for sharing large datasets over 100GB and up to many TBs. 

Have you questioned why there is more than one database available through the NIH Library? Not sure which database best addresses your needs? This webinar provides an overview and an in-depth description and comparison of the major databases available to NIH researchers, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus.  Join this class which will outline the strengths and provide a comparison of the databases. By the end of the class, you will have a better understanding of the databases, and when and how to use them. Additionally, we will share how to optimize the results of your search(es) using EndNote.  

This class will explore best practices for planning and conducting literature searches. The topics and tips introduced in this session are intended to support general literature searching practices that participants can use to conduct more effective searches, regardless of database used. This class will address the importance of the literature search, introduce a basic framework to help develop search strategies, discuss how to connect concepts and use other search helpers in your strategies, and explore resources and tools that support good literature searching practices. 

This class is recommended for novice searchers and pairs well with database-specific classes, like Introduction to PubMed, Introduction to Web of Science, and more.    
 

This class focuses on using Git and GitHub, with RStudio. Using integrated RStudio tools, participants will have a chance to experiment with this integration and understand its advantages for collaboration and managing projects. You must have taken Version Control and GitHub class to be successful in this class.

Upon completion of this class participants should be able to discuss the difference between Git and GitHub, list the options for authenticating to GitHub, create a new R project using a GitHub repository, and distinguish between pulling and pushing data from a repository.

The effective use of grammar and punctuation is essential in crafting compelling and concise research papers. This class provides a refresher of grammar and punctuation rules that are sure to help make your writing clearer. Participants will brush-up on common grammar issues including subject-verb agreement, verb tense, and use of articles. Participants will also gain knowledge about helpful writing and editing resources, as well as effective proofreading tips.

Preprints are increasingly a popular means of information dissemination in research. This is seen currently with preprints being used as a key resource for COVID-19 information. However, not all preprints are of equal value nor appropriate for all projects. Participants will gain skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of preprints and learn ways to search for preprints. This class will include the following objectives: explain what a preprint is and the role of preprints in research dissemination; assess the weakness and strengths of preprints as an information source; know the reasons to include or exclude preprint sources in a search; and identify and use preprint sources.

Gray literature is not controlled by commercial publishers and usually is not peer reviewed. However, gray literature can help identify useful information outside the published, peer reviewed articles through reports, dissertations, conference abstracts, official documents, research-in-progress, and clinical trials. It might get you information you would never find in traditional sources. This workshop will focus on how to find credible gray literature for your research topic or for part of a systematic review. Learning Objectives: learn how to identify and find gray literature; and learn how to cite gray literature in your proposal or manuscript.

This virtual hands-on workshop explores the fundamentals of machine learning using MATLAB. The participants will be introduced to machine learning techniques to quickly explore data, use classification and regression apps to interactively train, compare and tune a model, and optimize the model using hyperparameter tuning. The participants will also learn how to get started with deep learning in MATLAB for data preparation, design, simulation, and deployment of deep neural networks. This is an introductory level class.

This class is the first session in a two-part series of classes on the nuts and bolts of writing a research paper. Participants will gain knowledge about writing each section of a research paper and submitting a manuscript. Participants will also receive tips for selecting an appropriate journal for publishing and understanding open access obligations. This class is intended for individuals new to writing and publishing, or for those who would like a refresher.

This class is the second session in a two-part series that aims to assist researchers in writing a research paper. This second session will cover the process after a manuscript has been submitted to a journal and best practices on responding to reviewer comments. Participants will become familiar with the peer review process and how to respond appropriately to a journal’s decision. Additional topics that will be discussed are open access requirements for manuscripts and data sharing. Throughout the class, best practices and suggestions to make the process easier will be shared. This class is great for those new to publishing or for those that need a refresher. Note: You must register for Part 1 separately.

Research abstracts are an important element of manuscript and poster presentations. In this session, participants will learn the key components of an abstract including its structure and tips to write them succinctly. This session is a short introduction appropriate for new authors or a refresher for experienced authors.

The Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD) database provides quick access to known published gene lesions responsible for human inherited disease. This session will explore how to query genes and mutations in HGMD and how to view the curated content.

This course will present a brief overview of the scope and features of clinical/biomedical research information resources, including: PubMed; Embase; evidence-based and clinical trials databases; other information resources of value in high-impact clinical care; and opportunities to obtain additional detailed information and specific training. 

Find answers to many questions about information resources, including: Why is it important to search beyond PubMed for clinical information? Why would a researcher search Embase, Pharmaprojects, Cochrane, ToxNet and PsycINFO? When would a researcher use the “-“ operator in Google and Google Scholar?

Adobe Premiere Pro, which is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, is video editing software for film, TV, and the web. This intermediate class will demonstrate advanced post-production techniques using this software. Participants will learn how to bring their video projects to the next level with graphics, popular effects, and audio editing. Previous experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is recommended.  

Adobe After Effects is a software tool used for creating visual effects, motion graphic designs, and animations. The class provides an overview of the interface and demonstrates software fundamentals, including working with composite layers and keyframes. This introductory class is for participants who have minimal or no experience with video editing applications. Participants are not required to have access to Adobe After Effects to attend this class

This session will build a foundation for using Adobe Illustrator, a vector art tool available for use in the NIH Library Technology Hub. This introductory class is geared for participants new to Illustrator or for those interested in a refresher. The instructor will demonstrate software fundamentals, including working with colors and graphs, drawing and editing figures, and using layers.

This introductory class is geared for participants new to Adobe Photoshop or for those who need a refresher. This session will build a foundation for using Photoshop and understanding its most popular tools. Participants will become familiar with the Photoshop interface and commonly used features of this powerful design program. The instructor will demonstrate advanced fundamentals including working with layers and changing backgrounds.

Adobe Premier Pro, which is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, is the leading video editing software for film, TV, and the web. In this introductory class, participants will learn how to use this powerful tool to edit videos during post-production of video projects. The class will provide an overview of basic concepts for working with videos, during which participants will gain skills on how to import and edit video and audio files.