NURS328: Research in Health-Related Sciences

 

• Selected Reference Resources
• Major Databases
• Additional Databases
• Locating an Article
• Citation Style Guides

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Selected Reference Resources

• Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research (Ref RT81.5.P69 2006)
• Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (Ref RT81.5.E53 2006)
• Resources for Nursing Research: An Annotated Bibliography (Ref RT81.5.C53 2004)

 

Selected Circulating Resources

• Design and Analysis of Clinical Nursing Research Studies (NetLibrary e-book)
• Evidence-Based Practice Manual for Nurses (Gen Coll RT51 .E85 2007)
• Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy (Gen Coll R118.6.G37 2007)
• How to Read a Paper (Gen Coll R118.6.G74 2006)
• Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidenced-Based Practice (Gen Coll RT81.5.N8663 2006 and Media Services RT81.5.N8663 2006 CD-ROM)
• Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses (US DHHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

 

For additional sources, search TCNJ catalog for “evidence based nursing” or “evidence based medicine” or "nursing research methodology " in Subject Heading Browse.

 

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Major Databases

CINAHL

Evidence Based Research

• Select Advanced Search option before searching
• Use CINAHL Headings button to find best terms
• After determining best term(s), click on "search database" button near top of screen
• Use Search History tab to combine terms
• Use "Search options" below "Limit your results"
  • Check box by Evidence-Based Practice
  • Also consider using, Publication Type (e.g., Clinical trial, Research)

Cochrane Library

Evidence Based Research

• Enter terms in box(es) below Search for:
• Select appropriate dropdown option below In: (e.g., "Title, Abstract or Keywords")
• Scroll to Restrict Search by Product; selecting The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for first search is recommended; if none found, try Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects next
• Cochrane Library Help

PubMed

Evidence Based Research

• Select Clinical Queries in left frame
  • Select Find Systematic Reviews
    • Enter terms in Search box, click Go
    OR
  • Select Search by Clinical Study Category
    • Select appropriate Category
    • Select narrow, specific search OR broad, sensitive search
    • Enter terms in Search box, click Go
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Additional Resources

Research sources

• All disciplines
• ERIC (Education)
• PsycINFO (Psychology)
• Social Sciences Full Text
• Sociological Abstracts

Secondary sources

• National Guideline Clearinghouse
• The Joanna Briggs Institute

 

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Locating an Article

TCNJ Journal Holdings

Consult the list of thousands of journals available in a variety of formats, including electronic, print, and microform.

Interlibrary Loan

If the Library does not subscribe or provide electronic access to a journal title containing an article you are interested in reading, you may request a copy of it through our Interlibrary Loan service.

Other Libraries

If you are interested in visiting a research library, consult their catalog and also see which hours the specific collection you need is open to visitors before you go. Note: Rutgers University Libraries participate in the VALE Reciprocal Borrowing Program.

 

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Preparing a Presentation

Style Guides

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition, REF BF76.7.P83 2001; also, 2 copies at the Reserve Desk
• APAStyle.org (Style tips and official recommendations, including citation guidelines for electronic media.)
• APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)

Instructional Technology Services

Located on the Lower Level of the Library, ITS have the hardware, software, and staff to assist you in creating your presentation. Consult their webpage for hours and services available.

 

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Maureen Gorman
Life Sciences Librarian
mgorman@tcnj.edu
609-771-2263

Edited September 30, 2008