VTMED 6726 - Introduction to the Professional Literature

Spring. 1 credit. S–U grades only.

Enrollment is limited to: first-, second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students. Minimum enrollment 6; maximum 20.

S. Whitaker.

Introduces veterinary students to the professional and biomedical literature, including development of critical reading skills. Students become familiar with the broad range of professional and biomedical literature and are encouraged to develop a rigorous approach to journal and scientific article review. Secondary emphasis is on developing skills in library and bibliographic search techniques and strategies for personal information management, as well as exploring the use of veterinary-related online information.