Search Engines & Databases

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

1. What search engines or databases are you using to identify the articles for your Article Summary assignments?
2. What keywords are you using for your search?
3. Have they been effective in finding articles that are relevant to your clinical practice? Include rationale.
4.  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.