Starting a new research project? Think Zorro!

Well, OK maybe think Zotero. The Mask of Zorro was such a great movie I could not resist. Having said that, when starting a new research project it may be helpful for you to think of yourself as Zorro. It may give you that extra zip required to get you through the inevitable research project doldrums…


So what is this Zotero thing anyway? Well Zotero is an open source reference management software that can act as your personal research assistant – helping you to organize and cite the numerous articles that you will be reviewing.


I was talking to Ori the other day – who is in the Radiation Therapy program at the Michener Institute – and he is in the process of planning a research project. As it turns out he has been a member of the MiVIP family since the beginning so he is well aware of my earlier posts that will help him along:


1- Thoughts on how to become a researcher


2- What is in a research question?


3- What makes up a good research question with the F.I.N.E.R. series.




Now how about the reference management software thing? Well, I give you an easy, fun, and instructional e-learning module to help you along. Our group has just finished our first kick at the can (so to speak) and so I invite you to have a look. Here is the link:


MiEducation Zotero e-learning module


Tell us what you think by posting comments and suggestions to this post.




Maybe listen to Ylvis in What Does the Zorro Say? while you go through the module. Fox in spanish is zorro…

 
… and I’ll see you in the blogosphere.
 
 
Pascal Tyrrell