Library Tips for Health FitnessElaine Settergren, MLISOnline Librarianesettergren@globeuniversity.edu

Where to begin?•Research by Topic > Health Fitness

Research Guide▫Databases▫Ebooks▫Journals ▫Professional organizations▫Websites

Database highlights•Interactive Functional Anatomy•Health Reference Center Academic•Nursing and Allied Health Source•More!

•Journal Search

Scholarly? Trade? Popular?•Audience •Author•Purpose

•Range of credibility

Scholarly•AKA: Scholarly/Academic/ Peer Reviewed•Audience : scholars, students,

professionals•Author : scholars•Purpose : research findings

•Credibility?

Scholarly•Very credible

Muñoz, D., Olcina, G., Timón, R., Robles, M., Caballero, M., & Maynar, M.. (2010, March). Effect of different exercise intensities on oxidative stress markers and antioxidant response in trained cyclists. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 50(1), 93-8.

Trade•AKA: Professional•Audience : professionals, students•Author : professionals, often connected

with an organization•Purpose : keep professionals up-to-date,

“how-to”, practical advice

•Credibility?

Trade•Very credible

Saremi, J. (2010, Nov/Dec). Find your niche. American Fitness, 28(6), 16-17.

Popular•Audience : anyone•Author : anyone•Purpose : varies

•Credibility?

Popular•Credibility varies widely

Vontz, A. (2010, Dec). He's a shore thing: Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino's abs have been seen everywhere. But the ubiquitous bod pales in comparison to the incredible mystique that's made the star of MTV's Jersey Shore a mega-celebrity--and rich.  Men's Fitness, 26(10), 74-80.

Types of sources•Scholarly•Trade •Popular

APA Citation•Don’t forget in-text and references•Avoid plagiarism and give credit•Cite when you use other people’s words

or ideas•Use a guide

▫http://www.globeeducationnetwork.com/library/research-guides/citation/apa/

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Elaine Settergren esettergren@globeuniversity.edu

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