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NUR 4050 Nursing Research

Appointments with Librarian

You are required to meet with a librarian to search together. Students should schedule an appointment using Academic Support Net.

  1. Log in to Academic Support Net.
  2. Select the Research with a Librarian schedule.
  3. Find an available time and create an appointment by clicking on the square.
  4. Be sure to list NUR 4050 as your class.
  5. Bring a device, your PICO question, and any other work you have done to the appointment.

Please note: In-person appointments are at Phillips Library on the Aurora campus. Zoom appointments are also available. 

Literature Review

What is a Literature Review?

A literature review is a written summary and analysis of existing knowledge on a particular topic.

This assignment requires you to find primary research articles for your literature review.

Is your article primary research?

Your article is likely primary research if it includes

  • Abstract or Methods section states the specific population being studied
  • The methods section describes how the researchers collected data
  • Authors explaining on a study that they conducted themselves
  • Title or Abstract states a type of original research study
    • Examples: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Study, Clinical Trial, Cross-Sectional Study

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are NOT original research.

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