Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), was invited to deliver a session entitled "Medical Databases and Reference Management" during the Research Proposal Workshop Series 2026, organised by the Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM. The workshop was held on 22 June 2026 at the Clinical Simulation Centre, HASA.
- Research expertise shared.
- Research skills enhanced.
- Research collaboration strengthened.
The session was conducted by Puan Noor Azlin Abdullah, Head Librarian of PPTAR HASA, with support from Puan Fasihah Abdul Wahab and Puan Nur Ira Wahidah Nasir. The programme was attended by 19 postgraduate students from the Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care programmes, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM.
The session provided participants with an overview of the medical databases subscribed to by UiTM, highlighting the features and benefits of resources such as ClinicalKey, Scopus, Web of Science, and UpToDate in supporting evidence-based research. Participants were also introduced to systematic and effective literature searching strategies to help identify relevant and high-quality references for research and academic writing.
In addition, the workshop covered the fundamentals of reference management software, proper citation practices, bibliography preparation, and the importance of academic integrity and plagiarism prevention in scholarly writing. Mastery of these skills is essential to ensure that research meets the required academic standards and upholds research integrity.
This invitation reflects the trust and recognition of PPTAR HASA's expertise and role in supporting the University's research activities. As a strategic research partner, PPTAR HASA remains committed to providing information support, quality reference resources, and value-added services to enhance the quality of research among academic staff and postgraduate students.
PPTAR HASA extends its sincere appreciation to the Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM, for the opportunity and trust in making this programme a success. It is hoped that collaborations of this nature will continue to strengthen the research culture and promote academic excellence at UiTM.
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