The library at Athabasca university- How to make use of a virtual library
The Process – List the databases you searched. List the search terms that were most effective.
The Results – Using the Scholarly Evidence illustration state what level of evidence the articles represent. And answer the first and second question listed in Unit 5, Section 5.2 Key Questions:
What is the source of the evidence?
Is it a scholarly peer-reviewed journal?
What do you know about the author(s) of the evidence?
Are they known to be experts in the evidence field?
For example, does the journal target general practice nurses or practitioners in a nursing specialty area? What do you know about the author(s) or the evidence? Are they known to be experts in the evidence field?
Write a Summary – Imagine that you have been asked by your nurse manager to combine your findings into a brief one-page summary to add to a staff education binder. Find the common themes of these articles and summarize your findings. Your summary must be grammatically correct, cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition, and have an accurate reference list. Include the three peer reviewed articles in the reference list with your assignment submission.
Marking Criteria Assignment 2
Process outlined clearly with all required elements present (10 marks)
The level of scholarly evidence is explained accurately and clearly. The peer reviewed journal and intended audience is identified. The author’s credentials are outlined along with an explanation of their experience or expertise in the field. (10 marks)
The summary is clearly written, well organized, and grammatically correct. The summary captures the main elements and themes of the articles reviewed. (30 marks)
All references are cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition (25marks)
Reference list uses APA format in accordance with the current edition – (25 marks)
