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Health sciences literature review made easy : the matrix method / Judith Garrard.
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Title:Health sciences literature review made easy : the matrix method / Judith Garrard.
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Author/Creator:Garrard, Judith.
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Published/Created:Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, ©2014.
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WZ345 .G238 2014
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Medical literature--Research--Methodology.
Matrix method (Indexing)
Medicine--Abstracting and indexing.
Information storage and retrieval systems--Medicine.
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Medical Subjects: Review Literature as Topic.
Writing.
Abstracting and Indexing.
Information Storage and Retrieval.
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Edition:4th ed.
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Description:xii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Summary:This fourth edition is a text for your nursing research course and provides students with a solid foundation and the tools they need to evaluate articles and research effectively. The fourth edition builds on the digital updates made to the previous edition and highlights the Matrix Method and the skills necessary to critically evaluate articles. The text also covers Method Maps, which teach students how to effectively construct a research study. The author leads students through the process of how to manage a quality literature review in the context of evidence-based practice. A case study highlighting a typical graduate student is woven throughout the text to illustrate the importance of literature reviews and evidence-based practice. Health sciences literature review made easy, fourth edition is appropriate for graduate level nursing courses as well as undergraduate Nursing Research courses that require literature reviews.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9781449694890
1449694896
9781284029987
1284029980
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Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I FUNDAMENTALS OF A LITERATURE REVIEW
ch. One Introduction
Review of the Literature
Well Beyond Index Cards
To Own the Literature
Research Synthesis: Historical Perspective
Matrix Method: Definition and Overview
Review Matrix: A Versatile Tool
Overview of Chapters and Appendices
References to Websites
Caroline's Quest: Understanding the Process
ch. Two Basic Concepts
Source Materials Defined
Different Kinds of Source Materials
Anatomy of a Scientific Paper: Finding What You Need in a Typical Research Paper
Guidelines for a Methodological Review of the Literature
Caroline's Quest: Learning the Concepts
pt. II MATRIX METHOD
ch. Three Paper Trail: How to Plan and Manage a Search of the Literature
What Is a Paper Trail?
How to Create a Paper Trail
How to Find Source Materials: Creating and Using a Paper Trail
Tips on Searching for Source Documents
Caroline's Quest: Managing the Search
ch. Four Documents Folder: How to Select and Organize Documents for Review
How to Select the Documents for Your Review
What Is a Documents Folder?
How to Organize a Documents Folder
How to Remember Where You Put the Documents
Caroline's Quest: Assembling a Documents Folder
ch. Five Review Matrix: How to Abstract the Research Literature
What Is a Review Matrix?
How to Construct a Review Matrix
How to Arrange Documents for Use in a Review Matrix
How to Choose Column Topics for a Review Matrix
How to Abstract Documents in a Review Matrix
Fringe Benefits of the Abstracting Process
Caroline's Quest: Constructing a Review Matrix
ch. Six Synthesis: How to Use a Review Matrix to Write a Synthesis
What Is a Synthesis?
How to Use a Review Matrix to Write a Synthesis
Caroline's Quest: Writing a Synthesis
pt. III APPLICATIONS USING THE MATRIX METHOD
ch. Seven Library of Lit Review Master Folders
What Is a Library of Lit Review Master Folders?
How to Create a Library of Lit Review Master Folders
How to Use a Library of Lit Review Master Folders
Making the Most of the Matrix Method
Caroline's Quest: Building Her Own Library of Master Folders
ch. Eight Matrix Indexing System
What Is the Matrix Indexing System?
How to Set Up a Matrix Indexing System
How to Expand the Documents Folder
How to Efficiently Update a Literature Review
Caroline's Quest: Using the Matrix Indexing System
ch. Nine Matrix Applications / Health Sciences Professionals
What Are Matrix Applications?
How to Use Matrix Applications in a Research Project
How to Use Matrix Applications in a Meta-Analysis
How to Use Matrix Applications in Practice Guidelines
How to Use Matrix Applications in Evidence-Based Medicine
Caroline's Quest: Matrix Applications in a Nonscientific Setting.