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To find research articles:
Search for an article by topic using Nursing Research Databases. Use key words and/or search terms; click here for search tips.
 * CINAHL - Nursing-focused resources and search terms
 * Recommended Limiters:
 * Publication year 2006-2011
 * English language
 * Research article
 * ** Journal Subset: Core Nursing journals ** (use this INSTEAD OF limiting to full text!)
 * Peer reviewed
 * Other limiters to try:
 * Any author is a nurse (limits results to articles 2009-present)
 * Special Interest: Pediatric care
 * Age groups (Ctrl + click to make multiple selections)
 * Journal Subset: Nursing
 * //**DO NOT** select the limit "Evidence Based Practice."// This option will limit your search to a specific list of EBP journals as defined by CINAHL.
 * to add limit options from the result list view, click "//Show More >>//" under the publication date slider in the navigation bar on the left
 * PubMed - Publicly available index; use Ursuline library's link to more easily connect to full text
 * Recommended Limits:
 * Publication date
 * English Language
 * Journal subset: Nursing Journals
 * ** How to read and analyze a research article **
 * ** These TIPS will save you time and frustration!! **
 * If "Find It!" doesn't find it, try searching the journal title in **Journal Finder**
 * If you are connecting databases from off campus, you will be prompted to enter your **name and ID#**. This information is updated in the library's computer system each semester, but you should check to make sure everything works BEFORE you are in a time crunch to complete your assignment! Call the Circulation Desk (440-449-4202) if you get an error message that says your ID# is invalid.
 * Is it a research article or not? Use this checklist to be sure!
 * It may be difficult or impossible to find research articles that exactly match your topic. Don't be discouraged! Finding articles for research assignments involves three steps:
 * 1) Try **broader terms** or **related terms** to find articles that meet your assignment requirements
 * 2) Use the limiters suggested above to focus your search
 * 3) Read several abstracts (not just the titles!) of articles to find possibilities, then read your "final candidates" more carefully. As you read, consider different aspects of your topic and apply the content & issues discussed in the articles.
 * **USE THIS ASSIGNMENT HELP CENTER PAGE TO CONNECT TO DATABASES!** It will remain open in a separate tab or window so you can refer to it as you search for an article for your assignment.


 * Creating Citations and writing your assignment in APA Format: **
 * APA Formatting and Style Guide from OWL at Purdue
 * How do I format the Running header correctly in Microsoft Word?
 * Citation generator:
 * Noodle Tools: click "Noodle Bib Express" for free access
 * Remember: You are responsible for your citations. Online tools are designed to assist you, but are machine-generated. Double-check the formatting of your sources using an authoritative online or print manual.
 * Displaying your findings: a practical guide for creating figures, posters, and presentations - this APA reference manual will help you organize content and format your presentation