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Research

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Free Covidence eBook - Understanding Review Types in Research

Start your research on the right track with this clear guide to choosing the right review type.

Webinar - Database Spotlight: MEDLINE (all versions)

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 (09:30AM AWST)

Webinar - Appraising the Literature: Systematic Reviews

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 (09:30AM AWST)

Webinar - Database Spotlight: CINAHL (all versions)

Thursday, 12 December 2025 (09:30AM AWST)

Webinar - Adaptive Approaches to Reviewing Evidence & Diverse Workflows

Friday, 12 December 2025 (12:00AM AWST)

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Research

Embarking on research and not sure where to start? 

This guide provides a curated set of resources to assist you on you research journey.

In addition, librarians are available to:

  • undertake literature searches to support your research, including searching for systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses
  • assist you to develop a search strategy to support your research
  • provide training in how to undertake literature searches yourself and how to use EndNote
  • set up subject alerts to provide new publications pertaining to your research topic

See our forms page to request any of these services. 

ORCID

Before beginning your research journey, it is recommended that you register for an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID). This ID is a free, unique, persistent identifier that can be used to connect a researcher with their publications. It is not institutional specific, and can be used throughout your research career.

You will need an ORCID when you submit for publication, follow the link below for more information and to register for your ORCID!