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Library presentation for BSN nursing research class, Daytona State CollegeTRANSCRIPT
Nursing Research 102Daytona State College Library
Fall 2014
Types of journal articles
Empirical researchResults of one or more studies or
experiments, done by the authors
Words to look for: study, research, measure, subjects, data, effects, survey, statistical
Ideally randomized, double-blind, controlled if clinical trials
Types of journal articles
Review articlesSummarizes results of several
studies or experiments – the sum knowledge in one area at the time
Often written to identify trends or draw broader conclusions
References page will be most helpful in identifying other research in field
Types of journal articles
Theoretical articleRefers to a set of abstract principles
related to a specific field of knowledge
Does not contain research or present data
Types of journal articles
Case studies
Conference proceedings
Editorials, letters and comments
Historical articles
News briefs
Boolean Searching
AND:
OR:
NOT:
NARROWS your search
BROADENS your search
EXCLUDES words from your search
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Keyword Searching
The secret to success: choosing your terms
Pay attention to what the database or the article lists as the keywords, then use them
Nursing Collection (Ovid)
Nursing onlyALL peer-reviewedAvailable limiters:
Review Articles
Publication Year
Search results aids:View: AbstractFind Similar
Cochrane Reviews
Reviews onlyALL peer-reviewedAvailable limiters:
Year of Publication
Medline with Full Text
ALL peer-reviewedAvailable limiters:
Date of Publication
English Language
EBM Reviews
Review Articles
Age, Sex, Human
Publication Type
Search results aids: Page Options (right side)
Share (right side)
Geography (left side)
Age, Gender (left side)
CINAHL Must check peer-reviewed box Available limiters:
English Language
Evidence-Based Practice
First Author, Any Author is Nurse
Randomized Controlled Trials
Human
Geographic Subset
Published Date
Search Results Aids Page Options
Share
Evidence-Based Care Sheets
Health Reference Center Academic
Use Advanced SearchMust check Full Text and Refereed
boxesAvailable limiters: Publication DateSearch results aids:
Related Subjects
Document Type
Sort By
Use Permalinks
EBSCO databases (Cochrane, Medline, CINAHL)
Works like a URL
Enables your instructor to go right to the article
How to read a research article
AbstractAuthor affiliations and credentials
Conflict of interest statement
How to read a research article
IntroductionReview of literature
Statement of problem
How to read a research article
MethodologyDesign of studyMeasurements and data collection
Statistical tools
How to read a research article
ResultsLook for “statistically significant,” p-
values
How to read a research article
DiscussionLessons learned, limitations of study,
areas for further research
Funding statement
How to read a research article
ReferencesCheck dates
Other Resources
Health and Wellness Resource Center: patient information
Medline via FirstSearch: vast database, abstracts only
PDR3D PsycArticles: only psychology and
psychiatry Search from library homepage: use
advanced search for limiters (LAST RESORT) Interlibrary Loan
Non-DSC Resources
Public library (Volusia County, Flagler County
Hospital libraries (Halifax, Florida Hospital)
Florida Electronic LibraryNIH, CDC, PubMed (Medline for the
public)Google Scholar
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DSC Nursing Research GuideDSC Research Assistance Desk
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Rachel [email protected]
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