Public Health

Public Health

Public health is a college major that focuses on protecting and improving the health of communities and populations. Students learn about topics such as disease prevention, health education, epidemiology, environmental health, and healthcare policy. The major emphasizes promoting wellness and addressing health challenges through research, education, and public programs. Public health majors develop skills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solving, often working on real-world issues like nutrition, infectious diseases, or health disparities. A degree in public health prepares students for careers in government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, or further study in graduate and medical programs.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Public Health.  This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.