NR 449 Evidence Based Practice
NR 449 Week 1 Exam: Examplify Student Practice Exam
1. Question: What are scholarly resources? What are examples of scholar vs non
scholar sources?
Scholarly resources are academic materials o Example: A paper presented
that are authored by experts and are at the annual meeting of the
typically peer-reviewed or published by American Psychological
academic institutions. They are used for Association (APA).
academic research and provide reliable,
4. Theses and Dissertations:
well-researched, and credible information.
Scholarly resources often include: o Research papers written as
part of graduate or doctoral
Examples of Scholarly Resources:
programs, available in
1. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: university libraries or
databases.
o Articles published in
academic journals that have o Example: A doctoral
undergone a rigorous review dissertation on climate
process by experts in the change impacts in a
field. university repository.
o Example: An article in the 5. Research Reports:
Journal of the American
o Detailed reports produced by
Medical Association (JAMA).
research institutions or
2. Academic Books: organizations on specific
studies.
o Books written by experts and
published by academic o Example: A research report
presses or university presses. from the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) on cancer
o Example: A textbook on
research.
molecular biology published
by Oxford University Press. Examples of Non-Scholarly Resources:
3. Conference Papers: 1. Popular Magazines:
o Papers presented at academic o Publications intended for a
conferences and often general audience, often
published in conference focusing on current events or
proceedings. entertainment.
, o Example: Time Magazine or o Books written for a general
People Magazine. audience that are not
necessarily based on rigorous
2. Newspaper Articles:
research.
o News stories or opinion
o Example: Self-help books or
pieces published in daily or
biographies aimed at general
weekly newspapers.
readers.
o Example: An article in The
Key Differences:
New York Times.
Authorship: Scholarly resources are
3. Blogs:
authored by experts with relevant
o Online posts written by academic qualifications, while non-
individuals or groups, often scholarly resources may be authored
reflecting personal opinions by journalists, bloggers, or the
or experiences. general public.
o Example: A personal blog Review Process: Scholarly
about travel experiences. resources undergo peer review or
editorial scrutiny, whereas non-
4. Websites and Forums: scholarly resources typically do not.
o Information found on non- Purpose: Scholarly resources aim to
academic websites or contribute to academic knowledge,
discussion forums, which while non-scholarly resources often
may lack rigorous review or aim to inform, entertain, or persuade
credibility. a general audience.
o Example: Wikipedia entries Using scholarly resources ensures that the
or posts on Reddit. information is credible, reliable, and based
5. Popular Books: on evidence, which is crucial for academic
and research purposes.
2. Question: Which sources would you use to identify researchable problems?
To identify researchable problems, it's Examples: Journal of the American
essential to use a variety of sources to gather Medical Association (JAMA),
comprehensive and up-to-date information. Nature, The Lancet.
Here are key sources to consider:
How to Use: Review literature
1. Scholarly Journals: reviews and research articles to
identify areas where further
Purpose: To explore recent studies
investigation is needed.
and gaps in existing research.
2. Academic Books:
, Purpose: To understand the How to Use: Analyze the findings to
theoretical frameworks and historical pinpoint gaps or inconsistencies in
context of a field. the literature.
Examples: Textbooks and edited 6. Government and Institutional Reports:
volumes from university presses.
Purpose: To understand public
How to Use: Examine chapters and policy issues, societal needs, and
sections on current issues and funding priorities.
unresolved questions in the field.
Examples: Reports from agencies
3. Conference Proceedings: like the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), World Health Organization
Purpose: To access the latest
(WHO), or Centers for Disease
research findings and emerging
Control and Prevention (CDC).
trends.
How to Use: Review reports to
Examples: Papers and presentations
identify pressing issues and research
from academic and professional
priorities set by funding bodies.
conferences.
7. Professional and Trade Publications:
How to Use: Look for innovative
ideas and preliminary results that Purpose: To explore practical
suggest new areas for exploration. problems and emerging trends within
specific industries.
4. Research Reports and Theses:
Examples: Trade journals and
Purpose: To find detailed
industry magazines.
investigations and recommendations
from previous studies. How to Use: Identify challenges
faced by professionals and gaps in
Examples: Dissertations, theses, and
current industry practices.
institutional research reports.
8. Databases and Research Repositories:
How to Use: Review the conclusions
and recommendations to identify Purpose: To access a wide range of
potential areas for further research. research materials and data sets.
5. Systematic Reviews and Meta- Examples: PubMed, Google
Analyses: Scholar, JSTOR.
Purpose: To get a comprehensive How to Use: Search for keywords
overview of existing research and related to your field of interest and
highlight areas of consensus and analyze the results to discover
debate. research gaps.
Examples: Systematic reviews 9. Expert Interviews and Surveys:
published in journals like Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews.
NR 449 Week 1 Exam: Examplify Student Practice Exam
1. Question: What are scholarly resources? What are examples of scholar vs non
scholar sources?
Scholarly resources are academic materials o Example: A paper presented
that are authored by experts and are at the annual meeting of the
typically peer-reviewed or published by American Psychological
academic institutions. They are used for Association (APA).
academic research and provide reliable,
4. Theses and Dissertations:
well-researched, and credible information.
Scholarly resources often include: o Research papers written as
part of graduate or doctoral
Examples of Scholarly Resources:
programs, available in
1. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: university libraries or
databases.
o Articles published in
academic journals that have o Example: A doctoral
undergone a rigorous review dissertation on climate
process by experts in the change impacts in a
field. university repository.
o Example: An article in the 5. Research Reports:
Journal of the American
o Detailed reports produced by
Medical Association (JAMA).
research institutions or
2. Academic Books: organizations on specific
studies.
o Books written by experts and
published by academic o Example: A research report
presses or university presses. from the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) on cancer
o Example: A textbook on
research.
molecular biology published
by Oxford University Press. Examples of Non-Scholarly Resources:
3. Conference Papers: 1. Popular Magazines:
o Papers presented at academic o Publications intended for a
conferences and often general audience, often
published in conference focusing on current events or
proceedings. entertainment.
, o Example: Time Magazine or o Books written for a general
People Magazine. audience that are not
necessarily based on rigorous
2. Newspaper Articles:
research.
o News stories or opinion
o Example: Self-help books or
pieces published in daily or
biographies aimed at general
weekly newspapers.
readers.
o Example: An article in The
Key Differences:
New York Times.
Authorship: Scholarly resources are
3. Blogs:
authored by experts with relevant
o Online posts written by academic qualifications, while non-
individuals or groups, often scholarly resources may be authored
reflecting personal opinions by journalists, bloggers, or the
or experiences. general public.
o Example: A personal blog Review Process: Scholarly
about travel experiences. resources undergo peer review or
editorial scrutiny, whereas non-
4. Websites and Forums: scholarly resources typically do not.
o Information found on non- Purpose: Scholarly resources aim to
academic websites or contribute to academic knowledge,
discussion forums, which while non-scholarly resources often
may lack rigorous review or aim to inform, entertain, or persuade
credibility. a general audience.
o Example: Wikipedia entries Using scholarly resources ensures that the
or posts on Reddit. information is credible, reliable, and based
5. Popular Books: on evidence, which is crucial for academic
and research purposes.
2. Question: Which sources would you use to identify researchable problems?
To identify researchable problems, it's Examples: Journal of the American
essential to use a variety of sources to gather Medical Association (JAMA),
comprehensive and up-to-date information. Nature, The Lancet.
Here are key sources to consider:
How to Use: Review literature
1. Scholarly Journals: reviews and research articles to
identify areas where further
Purpose: To explore recent studies
investigation is needed.
and gaps in existing research.
2. Academic Books:
, Purpose: To understand the How to Use: Analyze the findings to
theoretical frameworks and historical pinpoint gaps or inconsistencies in
context of a field. the literature.
Examples: Textbooks and edited 6. Government and Institutional Reports:
volumes from university presses.
Purpose: To understand public
How to Use: Examine chapters and policy issues, societal needs, and
sections on current issues and funding priorities.
unresolved questions in the field.
Examples: Reports from agencies
3. Conference Proceedings: like the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), World Health Organization
Purpose: To access the latest
(WHO), or Centers for Disease
research findings and emerging
Control and Prevention (CDC).
trends.
How to Use: Review reports to
Examples: Papers and presentations
identify pressing issues and research
from academic and professional
priorities set by funding bodies.
conferences.
7. Professional and Trade Publications:
How to Use: Look for innovative
ideas and preliminary results that Purpose: To explore practical
suggest new areas for exploration. problems and emerging trends within
specific industries.
4. Research Reports and Theses:
Examples: Trade journals and
Purpose: To find detailed
industry magazines.
investigations and recommendations
from previous studies. How to Use: Identify challenges
faced by professionals and gaps in
Examples: Dissertations, theses, and
current industry practices.
institutional research reports.
8. Databases and Research Repositories:
How to Use: Review the conclusions
and recommendations to identify Purpose: To access a wide range of
potential areas for further research. research materials and data sets.
5. Systematic Reviews and Meta- Examples: PubMed, Google
Analyses: Scholar, JSTOR.
Purpose: To get a comprehensive How to Use: Search for keywords
overview of existing research and related to your field of interest and
highlight areas of consensus and analyze the results to discover
debate. research gaps.
Examples: Systematic reviews 9. Expert Interviews and Surveys:
published in journals like Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews.
