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Key Information Sources

Useful sources of information throughout your research journey

Starting out

Mind maps on paper or consider apps such as app.diagrams or MindUp. Read how Dr Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy used mind maps.
Look for Communities of Practice or groups. Futures is a good place to locate any existing groups or seek out local support networks such as Networks: Wessex Health Partners
elearning for healthcare – to access online training on literature searching and critical appraisal or contact the library for personal training.
Consider browsing our Literature Search in Focus page to see if there is anything relevant to your interests or project. We post recent literature search topics and their results.

- BMJ Case Reports – Please contact the library for the submission code for BMJ Case Reports.
- BMJ Author Hub
- Guidelines | Article Preparation for Submission | NIHR Open Research
- Identify trusted publishers for your research • Think. Check. Submit.
- Search for relevant conferences including those offered by professional bodies.