Search Engines & Databases
After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
- What search engines or databases are you using to identify the articles for your Article Summary assignments?
- What keywords are you using for your search?
- Have they been effective in finding articles that are relevant to your clinical practice? Include rationale.
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read
- LoBiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2016).
- Chapter 3: Gathering and Appraising the Literature
- Chapter 19: Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Watch
- Duke University Medical Center Library and Archives. (2019). The introduction to evidence-based practice tutorial – Acquire section. https://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/ebptutorial
EBP Tutorial: Module 1: Intro to EBPLinks to an external site. - HSL Instruction. (2013, May 14). Searching PubMed with MESH [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/gbrDIw2vFF4
Searching PubMed with MESH (2:13)Links to an external site. - Carnegie Vincent Library. (2012, April 18). Annotated bibliographies: An illustrated guide [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/-LpgXJvQnEc
Annotated Bibliographies: An Illustrated Guide (3:11)Links to an external site.