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APA Style Guide

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The standard citation style guide book for the fields of business, education, health science, public service, and social science is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, 2010. The American Psychological Association (APA) publishes the manual. We commonly refer to it as "the APA Manual". The business, education, health science, public service, and social science departments at IRSC recommend APA format for papers written in these fields. Two types of citations are included in most research papers: citations within the text of the document and a list of reference citations at the end of the paper. In-Text Citations: The APA Manual uses the author-date citation system for in-text citations. Reference Citations: The sources you use in your work are included as a separate list at the end of the paper. The APA Manual suggests using the title, References, for the list.

Material Type: Reading

Literature Reviews for Nursing Research

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This presentation has been used in information literacy classes with YR 3 nursing science students in the NURS 344, Nursing Research, course. Objectives: Discuss nature & purpose of literature reviewsReview defining elements of research articlesDiscover approaches & strategies for your review of the literature  Accompanying materials: Worksheets for tracking searches, article analysis and research synthesis. 

Material Type: Module

Author: Jody Nelson

Medical Resources for Information Professionals

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This presentation and worksheet is used in a Library session with second year Library & Information Technology Students taking INFM 202. Objectives: Construct a search strategy from a clinical scenario using the PICO model.Know where to find (& how to use) the controlled vocabulary in a key health database.Accompanying materials: Worksheet for developing PICO question for given scenarios.Four scenarios with suggested answers to PICO question task.

Material Type: Module

Author: Jody Nelson

An Introduction to Nutrition v1.0

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Textbook written by Community College and University faculty for non-majors in Nutrition using science and evidence based nutritional science information. This version was accessible in 2012. Material covers basic definitions, and nutrition related to healthy diet and the human body. Separate chapters on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nutrients for fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidants, bone health, metabolism, body weight and the life cycle. Special features to aid in instruction for each chapter include: The “Learning Objectives”, “Big Idea” related to chapter themes, “Key Takeaways” and a “You decide” challenge to think about how topics relate to student’s life. “Discussion Starters”, “Videos” and “Exercises” are provided as well as links to choosemyplate.gov and other sources.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Beth Snow, Maureen Zimmerman

Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics

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Short Description: The book is most suitable for a one-term, introductory engineering thermodynamics course at the undergraduate level. It may also be used for self-learning of fundamental concepts of classical thermodynamics. Long Description: This open book is written with a goal to support students’ learning of fundamental concepts and engineering applications of classical thermodynamics. It features concise explanations of key concepts, step-by-step solutions to engineering examples, and interactive practice problems. The book is most suitable for a one-term, introductory engineering thermodynamics course at the undergraduate level. It may also be used as self-learning materials or a supplement to other thermodynamics books. Word Count: 49571 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Claire Yu Yan

Tracking your literature searches

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This search tracking tool has been used in information literacy classes with YR 3 nursing science students in the NURS 344, Nursing Research, course. Objectives:Help students track the searches they are conducting in the library databasesPrepare students for documenting searches (as an assignment component)

Material Type: Module

Author: Jody Nelson

Research article review and synthesis tools

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These tools have been used in information literacy classes with YR 3 nursing science students in the NURS 344, Nursing Research, course. Objectives: ·      Assist with article detail tracking·      Provide overview of possible gaps, strengths, and possible areas for expanding searches·      Prepare students for identifying common themes for research synthesis

Material Type: Module

Author: Jody Nelson