In 150 words, substantively respond to Christina’s post below by sharing your thoughts and experiences using at least one separate resource to add to the post. Remember, your source should be less than 5 years. Don’t forget to reference source using APA format.
Christina’s Post:
DQ 1
The two scholarly data bases that come to mind from the GCU library are CINAHL and Cochrane Library. CINAHL Complete is a definitive research tool for health professionals providing access to the top nursing and allied health journals. It provides full text covering over 50 nursing specialties. The Cochrane Library is a collection of seven data bases providing independent evidence and information and is the leading resource for systematic reviews in healthcare (Find Journal Articles, 2021). On the GCU library page, CINAHL is listed as a first choice recommended and Cochrane Library is listed as recommended.
The advantage of library databases include that they allow users to sort the results, either by date, relevance, or type. You can also focus by subject area and limit even further by certain criteria. Another important factor is cost. You will not be charged for a full article if your school has a subscription to the database. In addition, the disadvantages to Google Scholar, or just an internet search, is it does not have the ability to focus or limit, it is not easy to sort, is not clear on what type of material it is providing, and does not always provide full text.
Find Journal Articles. (2021). GCU. https://libguides.gcu.edu/az.php?s=66982
Library Resources & Services: Use Google Scholar: Library Databases vs. Google Scholar. (2021). Howardcc. https://howardcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=52041&p=428654
