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 * Assignment #2: Search: **
 * ** [[file:ursulinelibrary/A2 Sample Search Figure-2018.docx|Download this search figure example & edit it to create your own (.docx)]] **
 * To save your search history in CINAHL and Medline, click //Search History// and open the //Print Search History// window. Copy and paste the text from this window into a Word document. ** Here's how! ** (step-by-step instructions)


 * Nursing Research Process and Databases: **
 * ** Evidence-Based Practice Step by Step (7 article series in AJN) **
 * ** Resources for ideas for Clinical Problems **
 * ** Literature Reviews: an overview for graduate students **
 * This brief video created by North Carolina State University Libraries provides an excellent overview of the literature review process.
 * **PICOT: Asking answerable questions** (tutorial)
 * ** Common PICO(T) question problems **
 * Recommended Databases (What is a database?):
 * ** Combining search terms and concepts using AND/OR **//(3 minute video tutorial)//
 * broaden results by grouping similar/related terms with OR (//anxiety OR stress OR worry//)
 * combine concepts with AND to narrow results (//anxiety AND music therapy//)
 * TIP: use truncation to find variants of a word (//therap* = therapy, therapies, therapeutic, etc.//)
 * ===CINAHL===
 * Do not change the default Search Modes.
 * Search concepts separately, use Search History to combine result lists (don't forget to clear search boxes between searches)
 * Apply limiters: past 5 years, English language, research articles
 * DO NOT use other limiters ("Evidence-Based practice" limits to only EBP journals, other limiters may also be arbitrary and/or limit your results in unintended ways. To maintain rigor and reduce bias, construct concept-focused searches and vet results using appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria.)
 * ===**Medline with full text**===
 * Medline and CINAHL are both published by Ebsco, so the search page looks similar.
 * Limit by date and English language. There is no "research article" limiter in Medline because the database indexes only research publications.
 * Use limiters with caution! Remember, you must be able to explain and justify your search strategy.
 * ===PubMed===
 * Searching PubMed (a **very** brief tutorial)
 * PubMed uses automatic term mapping, so your search terms are often matched with MeSH terms (see "Search details" on the right side of your result list to see how PubMed "mapped" your terms).
 * Search for additional MeSH terms by entering individual key words in the MeSH Database.
 * MeSH tutorial: using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) in your search
 * Question: What's the difference between Medline and PubMed? Answer: It's all about the indexing!
 * Limit by date and English language. Filters (limiters) are applied by clicking the links on the left side of the results screen. You may need to "show additional filters" to limit by English language.
 * ===Cochrane===
 * The Cochrane database provides access to a collection of high quality systematic reviews compiled by the Cochrane Collaboration.
 * Ursuline Library's subscription provides full-text access to Cochrane Reviews only; other information indexed by Cochrane, including "Other Reviews," "Clinical Trials," "Methods Studies," "Technology Assessments," and "Economic Evaluations" may be available, but will not be linked via "Find It!" to full-text outside of the Cochrane database. **Always use Journal Finder to determine full-text availability for individual citations.**
 * Browse the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews by topic.
 * How to use the Cochrane Library
 * How to cite Cochrane Reviews in APA style
 * ===Other Ursuline Databases ===
 * Use other library databases to search the literature in other disciplines (education, psychology, social work, etc.)
 * === Locating the full text of articles ===
 * 1) If //Find It!// can't find it, use Journal Finder to see if Ursuline subscribes to the journal in print or online
 * 2) If you //still// can't find the full text, try searching for the article by title in Google - sometimes this works!
 * 3) If you //still// x can't find the full text online, consider these options:
 * 4) Submit a request via Ursuline Library's Article Request service. If we own the journal in print, we'll scan a copy and send it to you within a day or two. If we don't own it, we'll find a library somewhere in the world that does! A digital copy of the requested article will be emailed to you within 7 business days.
 * 5) If we don't have access to a journal title here at Ursuline, perhaps it is available at another library in the area. Can you visit one of the following library collections in person to access their journals?
 * Cleveland Clinic Library - search for journals here
 * Case Western Reserve University libraries - search for journals here

APA formatting and citation:

 * Book: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association(6th ed., 2010)
 * One important change in this edition of the APA Manual is the citation of electronic texts. Citations for articles retrieved online must now include the DOI if it is available.
 * Ebook: APA style guide to electronic references (2012)
 * **APA Formatting and Style Guide** from OWL at Purdue
 * How to cite Cochrane Reviews in APA style
 * How do I format the Running Header in Microsoft Word?
 * ======**RefWorks**======
 * Ursuline Library subscribes to this tool to help you organize your citations and format your bibliographic references
 * These tutorials are very helpful!
 * Three ways to save references to RefWorks

Need more help?

 * Call or visit Ursuline Library for personal assistance from a professional librarian! The Reference Desk is open during most **library hours (click the Reference Desk tab to see when a librarian is available)**. **ALL of the librarians are expert researchers and are familiar with the PICO research process**. Please do not hesitate to ask for help with your research!
 * **Click here to schedule a research appointment with Kathy Fisher** or contact her **via email** (kfisher@ursuline.edu).
 * Please note: Other library staff **cannot** schedule appointments for Kathy.
 * Kathy and the other Reference librarians can help you develop your search strategy and determine if there is evidence available in the literature. We are database navigation EXPERTS! However, we cannot approve your PICO question or provide other nursing/clinical expertise and guidance.