MHS 1111 - Medicine, Health & the Body

1. Empathize

• Design Thinking: Understand the user's needs, feelings, and challenges.
• Library Search Process:
  • Identify the purpose of the search (e.g., a research paper, personal learning, or professional needs).
  • Understand the information needs of the researcher or user.
  • Conduct preliminary discussions with librarians or peers to clarify objectives.

2. Define

• Design Thinking: Clearly articulate the problem based on the insights gained.
• Library Search Process:
  • Formulate a clear research question or thesis statement.
  • Identify key topics, concepts, or issues that the search will address.
  • Narrow down the scope to make the search manageable and specific.

3. Ideate

• Design Thinking: Brainstorm solutions and approaches without judgment.
• Library Search Process:
  • Generate ideas for search strategies (e.g., using Boolean operators, keywords, or subject headings).
  • Explore various databases and search tools.
  • Experiment with synonyms, related terms, and wildcard searches to expand possibilities.

4. Prototype

• Design Thinking: Create tangible representations of solutions.
• Library Search Process:
  • Conduct initial searches and test different combinations of keywords and databases.
  • Explore various sources like journal articles, books, and news sources to see what aligns with the research goals.
  • Save, organize, and evaluate results for relevance and credibility.

5. Test

• Design Thinking: Evaluate the prototype and refine based on feedback.
• Library Search Process:
  • Review the search results for quality, accuracy, and alignment with the research question.
  • Refine the search strategy based on gaps or oversights, repeating the process if necessary.