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R is for Research Support

Researchers working with Keele or our NHS organisations can get support from the Health Library. Whether you are completing research, working for a post-graduate qualification or working on a work project, clinical audit, quality improvement or innovation project, we can help. 

 

NHS Researchers can take a look at our Researchers Toolkit. Here you’ll find help and sign-posting on: 

  • Developing your research question 
  • Completing background reading and recent published research 
  • How to refresh your digital skills 
  • Preparing your project 
  • Funding opportunities 
  • Sharing your results 

Keele researchers can check our Keele Researchers page for help on: 

  • Finding resources 
  • Training 
  • Sign-posting to Keele researchers’ support services 
  • External websites and support organisations 

More Help 

  • Check the training section on our website for online induction, guides, tutorials, videos and how-to instructions on using our most popular resources 
  • Book a session with our training team if you need more help searching for information 
  • Contact Cheryl, our eresources librarian, for more help accessing online resources; c.kent@keele.ac.uk 

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