Speech-Language Pathology: Databases
Welcome!
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Speech and Hearing Sciences Student Welcome Resources 8-3-20Welcome! Download this 1-page brochure for links to the most important library resources for Speech & Hearing students new to UNC.
Speech-Language Pathology Core Resources
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ComDisDomeBibliographic indexing and abstracting tool covering the communications disorders literature, with focus on speech-language pathology and audiology.
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EmbaseHighly versatile, multipurpose and up-to-date biomedical database covering the most important international biomedical literature from 1947 to the present day. Supports drug discovery & development, pharmacovigilance, medical device development and post-market surveillance, and evidence-based medicine.
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ERICNote: Many full-text documents from ERIC are currently unavailable. For more information, see here.
Other options include Education Full Text, Google Scholar, Academic Search Premier, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts, ComDisDome, depending upon your topic (or click on Ask-a-Librarian for more help).
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Resources on Research/Practice TabLink to a wealth of EBP resources from ASHA and beyond.
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speechBITESpeech Pathology Database for Best Interventions and Treatment Efficacy (speechBITE™) is a free searchable database that gives you access to the best evidence across all areas of speech pathology intervention.
For resources to assist with use of the speechBITE database, see Evidence-Based Speech Pathology Resources on the Research & Practice Tab.
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Test Compilations & Search ToolsLink to Test Compilations & Search Tools.
Interactive Anatomy Tools
Assistive Technology Resources
Other Major Medical Databases
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AccessMedicineMedical and basic science textbooks from McGraw-Hill; thousands of images, videos and illustrations; interactive self-assessment; case files for medical students; time-saving diagnostic and point-of-care tools; etc.
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UpToDateClinical resource specifically designed to answer the clinical questions that arise in daily practice and to do so quickly and easily so that it can be used right at the point of care for a broad range of hospital and medical specialties.
Other Useful guides
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Education E-Research Tools (Davis)Databases
Education Subject Specialist Librarian, Gary Pattillo, and Education Guides -
Psychology & Neurosciences Resources (Davis)Databases
Psychology Subject Specialist Librarian, Angela Bardeen, and Psychology and Neuroscience Guides.
Access Information
On Campus Access: Electronic resources are accessible on-campus. Faculty, students and staff must register personal laptops and mobile devices with UNC Chapel Hill ITS.
UNC Hospitals Access: Always use links from Library websites. Onyen log-in is required when you select the first resource. Note: UpToDate is available within EPIC.
Off Campus Access: Always use links from Library websites. Onyen log-in is required when you select the first resource. Most electronic resources are accessible off-campus to students, faculty, and staff, including UNC Hospitals' staff.
Learn How to Use Library Databases
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Database Tips GuideLearn how to search effectively for citations and links to the full text of articles using library databases such as PubMed.
A to Z Databases
- browse by title
- browse by subject
- search by database name
Aids for Organizing Your Search
Use this guide to help visualize and plan your search:
- From Purdue Libraries Creating a Search Strategy Guide: Constructing a Search Statement Worksheet (.pdf download).
Use this log to keep your search organized and to document your search strategy for reporting:
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