Health Science

· Demonstrate how to complete a computer search for relevant literature

· Evaluate the relevance of a research article to a literature review

Finding literature related to your research topic can be challenging. Earlier researchers were required to hand search for hours through journals in multiple libraries to find appropriate resources. Today, electronic libraries such as Walden University's can provide access to scholarly documents within minutes.

To preparation for this Discussion:

· Finalize your research topic based on the comments from your colleagues in Week 1.

· Review this week's Learning Resources for library assistance.

Neutens, J. J., & Rubinson, L. (2014). Research techniques for the health sciences (5th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.

· Chapter 3, "Critical Review of the Literature and Information Sources"

Chapter 3 provides methods for critically reviewing the literature and other information sources. It will step you through the review process, from reading the background information to finding shortcuts to determining the level of evidence.