NURS-307 Exam 1. Module 2C
(Searching & Finding Literature)
Objectives - answer1.) To get the student started on doing library searches.
2.) To have the student obtain skills in utilizing Booleans.
3.) To gain understanding of MESH terms and how they can be used.
4.) To gain practical skills in utilizing scholarly databases.
So, the library ... - answerWe have a wonderful library electronic access!
SDSU Library - answer1.) It is part of the Cal State system and has access to most of
the journals published in the world (especially English language journals).
→ As long as you are logged into the library system as a student.
2.) Most research scholarly journals and articles are available in digital form and can be
accessed internally of via an interlibrary loan.
→ Never have to pay for an article as long as you are logged in!
Access via your computer log in! - answer1.) You access is via: https://library.sdsu.edu/
2.) The best is to access via Canvas.
3.) As a student, you may utilize library services including:
→ Assistance from a reference librarian (health science librarian).
→ Assistance from the writing center on your assignment for proof reading and APA
format.
Databases - answer1.) As a health science major in Nursing, you will use health science
related databases.
2.) These are CINAHL, PubMED, Cochrane library online, PsycARTICLES, Web of
Science, and more!
2.) Medline via PubMED and CINAHL will be your primary search engines however.
How do you find things in a database? - answer1.) The easiest way to find things is to
use a Boolean operator.
2.) A Boolean operator is a work that is type in capitals that tells the database what to
do.
→ Ex. The words AND, OR, NOT, etc.
→ The term "Boolean," often encountered when doing searches on the Web (and
sometimes spelled boolean), refers to a system of logical thought developed by the
English mathematician and computer pioneer, George Boole (1815-64).
Example: Searching for Puppy & Kitten Articles - answer
(Searching & Finding Literature)
Objectives - answer1.) To get the student started on doing library searches.
2.) To have the student obtain skills in utilizing Booleans.
3.) To gain understanding of MESH terms and how they can be used.
4.) To gain practical skills in utilizing scholarly databases.
So, the library ... - answerWe have a wonderful library electronic access!
SDSU Library - answer1.) It is part of the Cal State system and has access to most of
the journals published in the world (especially English language journals).
→ As long as you are logged into the library system as a student.
2.) Most research scholarly journals and articles are available in digital form and can be
accessed internally of via an interlibrary loan.
→ Never have to pay for an article as long as you are logged in!
Access via your computer log in! - answer1.) You access is via: https://library.sdsu.edu/
2.) The best is to access via Canvas.
3.) As a student, you may utilize library services including:
→ Assistance from a reference librarian (health science librarian).
→ Assistance from the writing center on your assignment for proof reading and APA
format.
Databases - answer1.) As a health science major in Nursing, you will use health science
related databases.
2.) These are CINAHL, PubMED, Cochrane library online, PsycARTICLES, Web of
Science, and more!
2.) Medline via PubMED and CINAHL will be your primary search engines however.
How do you find things in a database? - answer1.) The easiest way to find things is to
use a Boolean operator.
2.) A Boolean operator is a work that is type in capitals that tells the database what to
do.
→ Ex. The words AND, OR, NOT, etc.
→ The term "Boolean," often encountered when doing searches on the Web (and
sometimes spelled boolean), refers to a system of logical thought developed by the
English mathematician and computer pioneer, George Boole (1815-64).
Example: Searching for Puppy & Kitten Articles - answer
