Research Support

In the beginning:  Idea

 As soon as you have an idea for a research project / clinical research, contact the library. We can provide the following:

• Expert searching for a comprehensive literature review of your topic

  • Request a literature search

• Full-text article delivery

  • Request an article or book

• Ongoing search or topic alerts to keep you updated on developments in your research interests

  • Request a literature search

• Delivery of tables of contents of key journals in your research area

  • Request TOC's

Funding Support

When you are ready to look for grant funding and to submit a grant proposal the library can:

• Facilitate the development of your SciENcv, an online biosketch required for many grant programs

  • Request biosketch assistance

Manuscript Support

While you are preparing your manuscript, Inova Health Sciences Library can assist with:

• Literature review organization & citation management via RefWorks

  • Quick Guide to RefWorks or request training

• Journal selection

• Avoiding predatory publishers

Publishing Support

As you prepare for publication or presentation of your research the library can provide:

• Poster & presentation support

  • Templates

  • Inova Logos, Colors, & Graphic Devices

• Image selection, editing, and labeling

• Video / narration assistance

• Research impact evaluation (after publication)
   

Contact the librarians at library@inova.org or 703-776-3357 for more information.