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HEA 110: Credible Health Research Practice

Research guide for Coutouzis HEA 110.

How to Use this Page

Under each topic suggestion listed below, there is a simple search and a better search. The "better" search is just an example. There are so many ways to search each topic. Try different words and phrases to figure out what works best for you. Refer back to the Build a Better Search box for more ideas and examples.

Use the Search Examples

It is OK to copy and paste any of the search examples provided on this guide into an internet search engine or the Library's Summon search box. They have been provided to help you get started. All of this is explained in the Research Guidance section. 

Module 1 Topics and Search Examples

Each topic below describes how to search keywords correctly for the best results. 


Using health behavior change models or theories

  • Simple keyword search: health behavior change models theories

  • Better search: "health behavior change" AND (models OR theories)

Developing health literacy

  • Simple keyword search: health literacy

  • Better search: ("health literacy" OR "health education") AND "college students"

Managing an anxiety disorder

  • Simple keyword search: managing anxiety disorder

  • Better search: anxiety disorder AND (managing OR coping)

Managing a mood disorder

  • Simple keyword search: managing mood disorder

  • Better search: mood disorder AND (managing OR coping)

Suicide intervention

  • Simple keyword search: suicide intervention

  • Better search: suicide AND (prevention OR intervention OR treatment)

Stress reduction

  • Simple keyword search: stress reduction

  • Better search: stress AND (reduction OR management OR coping) AND "college students"

Improving sleep habits

  • Simple keyword search: improving sleep habits

  • Better search: ("sleep habits" OR "sleep hygiene") AND (behavior OR intervention OR activities) AND "college students"

Global Resources

Use the following resources to explore your topic from a global perspective. Compare the U.S. to another country and briefly discuss what you think our country can learn.