For this Discussion, view the webinar in this week’s resources by a Walden University librarian on strategies to conduct a successful literature search. The webinar provides information on available databases, the use of search engines, and the selection of search terms. Then, you will conduct a literature search on research conducted in the last 5 years on the patient safety problem you identified in Week 1.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
By Day 3
Post the following:
For the literature search, describe the following in your post:
- The databases, search engines, and search terms you used in your literature search.
- The number of research articles you found on your patient safety problem that were published in the last five years.
- The challenges you encountered locating research articles and how you overcame them.
- Who you would go to for help in your work setting if you needed help with a literature search.
Note: Post a 3-paragraph (at least 350 words) response. Be sure to use evidenceLinks to an external site., in-text citationsLinks to an external site., and essay-levelLinks to an external site. writing skills, including the use of transitional materialLinks to an external site. and organizational framesLinks to an external site.. Use the writing resources and the Discussion Rubric to develop your post.
By Day 7
Read two or more of your colleagues’ postings from the Discussion question.
Respond to two or more of your colleagues with a comment that asks for clarification, provides support for, or contributes additional information.
Post a Discussion entry on 3 different days of the week. See the Discussion Rubrics for more information.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
- Gray, J. R, & Grove, S. K. (2021). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.
- Chapter 7, “Review of Relevant Literature” (pp. 152-169)
- Chapter 9, “Ethics in Research” (pp. 190-233)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Reference list: Articles in periodicalsLinks to an external site.. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_articles_in_periodicals.html
Writing Resources
Scholarly writing is a critical component of nursing academics. Walden University provides resources to support scholarly writing such as the CON Writing Template, Grammarly, access to the Walden Writing Center editing services, and many other tools for success.
Access these supportive resources for successful writing in the Writing Resources link found in the Start Here module.
Required Media
- Walden University Library. (2019, June). Introduction to nursing research in the Walden LibraryLinks to an external site.
[Webinar]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/nursingLinks to an external site. - Walden University. (2019, February). Mysteries of the library: Revealed! Boolean operatorsLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/libraryskillswebinars#s-lg-box-21073432
- Walden University. (2018, July). Mysteries of the library: Revealed! Search termsLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/libraryskillswebinars#s-lg-box-19664034
- Walden University. (2020, February). Mysteries of the library: Revealed! DatabasesLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/libraryskillswebinars#s-lg-box-16425665
