Nursing 472: Searching for Evidence

Steps in the Search

Check out the following videos for help on how to find articles on your topic.

CINAHL basics
Learn the basics of searching and limiting in CINAHL.
Using CINAHL to find evidence
More than search basics, this tutorial shows you how to look for evidence in CINAHL.
PubMed search tutorial
Learn about building a search, managing results, and obtaining articles in PubMed.
Scopus search tutorial
Watch this YouTube video to learn how to search, manage results, get articles, and cite in Scopus.
Finding clinical practice guidelines
Learn how to find guidelines in databases and on the web using this tutorial.
How to cite CPG's in APA
See entry for "Report from a Private Organization"
How to Interpret a Forest Plot
Video showing an example forest plot and how to interpret the results.
HHSL's Study Design 101
Confused about what type of study is in the article you're looking at? Learn more about types of studies and levels of evidence in this tutorial from the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library.
Evaluating Web Sites for Research: Selecting the Best From the Rest
A tutorial for evaluating web sites. Remember there is a difference between a web page and a journal article.

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Guide developed with assistance from S. Pruitt, student, SIUE School of Nursing, and 2014 URCA program assistant.