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Nursing Research 102
Daytona State College Library
Types of journal articles
Empirical researchResults of one or more studies or
experiments, done by the authorsWords 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
Break Time
Nursing Collection (Ovid) Nursing only ALL peer-reviewed Search results aids:
Find Similar
Permalinks in Ovid
Easiest way to get them: email the article to yourself. The permalink will appear in your email.
Cochrane Reviews
Reviews only ALL peer-reviewed Cannot be used as studies Can be used to find studies
In the references listCheck dates!
CINAHL Complete Must check full text AND peer-reviewed
boxes Available limiters:
English Language Evidence-Based Practice First Author, Any Author is Nurse Randomized Controlled Trials Human Published Date
Evidence-Based Care Sheets
Use Permalinks
EBSCO databases (Cochrane, CINAHL)
Works like a URL Enables your instructor to go right to
the article
How to read a research article Abstract
Author affiliations and credentials
Conflict of interest statement
How to read a research article Introduction
Review of literatureStatement of problem
How to read a research article Methodology
Design of study Measurements and data collectionStatistical 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 researchFunding statement
How to read a research article
ReferencesCheck dates
Other Resources
Health and Wellness Resource Center: patient information
Medline: vast database PsycArticles: only psychology and
psychiatry Interlibrary Loan
Non-DSC Resources
Public library (Volusia County, Flagler County
Hospital libraries (Halifax, Florida Hospital)
Florida Electronic Library NIH, CDC, PubMed (Medline for
the public) Google Scholar
Get Help!!
DSC Research Assistance Desk (386)506-3518
Rachel [email protected] hours are irregular! Call
first! (386)506-3842 (make an
appointment)
