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How to Find Research Articles and Cite the Sources in APA Style
Dr. Jun WangProfessor of Library & Information Studies
Coordinator of Bibliographic Instruction and Information Literacy
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Student Learning OutcomeStudent Learning Outcome1. Familiar with Delta College Library’s website2. Be able to log on to CINAHL online database on and off the
campus3. Understand the functions of Boolean Logic Operators4. Be able to conduct an effective keyword or phrase search in
CINAHL5. Be able to limit your research result to full-text, evidence-
based practices, and academic research articles with references included.
6. Be able to cite retrieved sources in APA style
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3Library’s Home Page: http://library.deltacollege.edu
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Conduct a Boolean Keyword or Phrase Search
Instruction:
1.Enter the search terms on the top2.Select appropriate search options, such as Full Text, Research Article, References Available, and Evidence-Based Practice.3.Click on the Search button.
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1. Display the Detailed Record and find cross-references and tools
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1. Click the Printer icon to print the full-text article.
2. Click on Cite to learn how to cite the citation.
Click the down
arrow to read the
next page.
2. Display the PDF Full-Text Article and Tools
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Acute mental illnessEthnic*
Learn to use * to search various word endings
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1. Display the Detailed Record and find cross-references and tools
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1. Click the Printer icon to print the full-text article.
2. Click on Cite to learn how to cite the citation.
Click the down
arrow to read the
next page.
2. Display the PDF Full-Text Article and Tools
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To be tweaked as the following
References
Anders, R., Olson, T., & Bader, J. (2006). Assessment of acutely mentally
ill patient outcomes in an ethnically diverse population.
International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research, 11(3),
1331-1347.
To be tweaked as the following
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MLA & APA Citation Guides
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/library/IC/citation.html
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Student Gauging Your Learning OutcomeGauging Your Learning Outcome
1. How to search CINAHL database on and off the campus?2. What types of information do you expect to find in CINAHL?3. Describe the types of searches you can perform in CINAHL.4. Describe the functions of Boolean Logic Operators.5. How to limit your search to full-text, evidence-based
practices, and academic research articles with references included?
6. How to find cross-references to expand your search?7. How to cite the retrieved sources in APA Style?
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