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Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Academic Word Processing Session 7a Lecture By

Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Academic Word Processing Session 7a Lecture By Ian Cole. Last updated 15/7/08. Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone. Session Plan. Recap on Journal & Database searching Tips & Tools for academic writing.

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  1. Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Academic Word Processing Session 7a Lecture By Ian Cole Last updated 15/7/08

  2. Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone

  3. Session Plan • Recap on Journal & Database searching • Tips & Tools for academic writing. • University requirements for assessment. • General information • Module specific • Microsoft Word Demonstration.

  4. What is a citation? • A citation is used to give credit to the sources you use to create an intellectual work. • A citation provides the information that is needed to find the cited source. • A citation for a journal typically contains the following elements: • Names of the author(s) of the article • Title of the article • Name of the journal • Publication date • Volume and/or issue number • Page number(s) http://www.lib.k-state.edu/help/quest/whatisacite.html

  5. Finding Journal Articles • Use Metalib as a starting point (remember not everything is available). • Metalib will link to SFX & Databases • Is it a Journal or Database search that you need to do? • Journal Search: • Search Metalib for the Journal title by using ‘Find e-journal’ tab • SFX Window – click go if you don’t know publication data. • Journal Site (opens new window –make sure pop-ups are ok in your web browser) • You may need to search the Journal Site. • Databases Search: • Use Metalib Find Database tab (You will need Athens details). • Choose CINAHL as the database – can be changed later. • Enter OVID gateway – choose database and search topic. • SFX Window and Go to find article.

  6. Example 1 Cole, I. CLaSS Computer Literacy Software: From Design to Implementation – A Three Year Student Evaluation. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics Missing Year, Volume/Issue, Web address.

  7. Example 2 Cole, I. J. (October, 2004). Computer Literacy and Skills System (CLaSS) A Software Development Project into Computer and Information Literacy for Nursing Students, Missing Journal title, Year, Volume/Issue, Web address

  8. Example 3 Nick Harrop, Trevor Wood-Harper, and Alan Gillies Neglected user perspectives in the design of an online hospital bed-state system: implications for the National Programme for IT in the NHS Health Informatics Journal 2006 12: 293-303.

  9. Thinks to remember • Think about the information you have – do you really need to use a database to fine each journal. • Think which databases will be best to use. • Think about the Journal title (if it is known). • Remember there can be problems access full text article off campus.

  10. Article 1 • 137378AuthorHosker, N.Title: Exploiting the potential of informatics in health care.Source: Nurse Prescribing. 2007 Oct. 5(9). pp. 391-4.Abstract: Last in series on the adoption of information technology by the NHS, focusing on some of the benefits and achievements, including radio frequency identification for tagging and tracking patients and equipment, the development of telemedicine and telecare, the implementation of electronic records and decision support systems and the automation of clinical workflow. 14 refs.ISSN1479-9189Year of Publication2007Update Code200711

  11. Article 2 • 2009602217 NLM Unique Identifier: 17538456.PubMed Identifier17538456Special Fields ContainedFields available in this record: cited references.Author Simpson RL.InstitutionVice president of nursing informatics at Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Mo..Title: Nursing informatics: the economics of education.Source: Nursing Management. 2007 Jun; 38(6): 16, 17. (7 ref) Abbreviated SourceNURS MANAGE. 2007 Jun; 38(6): 16, 17. (7 ref) NLM Serial ID Number8219243Journal SubsetBlind Peer Reviewed. Core Nursing Journals. Editorial Board Reviewed. Expert Peer Reviewed. Nursing Journals. Peer Reviewed Journals. USA Journals.

  12. Article 3 • Author:Westra, B; Delaney, C.Title:Informatics competencies for nursing leaders.Source: Nursing Outlook. 2007 Jul/Aug. 55(4). pp. 210-1.Subject HeadingsNursing Managementinformation technologymanagement information systemsQuality AssuranceAbstract: The importance of nurse managers being competent in informatics in order to ensure that electronic health records and other major IT projects are properly implemented. 9 refs.ISSN0029-6554Year of Publication2007Update Code200711

  13. Using Microsoft Word(Tips & Tricks). • Word processing for academic work: • Be organised (file documents in folders). • Save your work regularly. • Don’t leave references until the assignment is finished. • Make more than 1 copy of the document (at least 2). • Proof reading – get someone else to read it. • Spelling, Punctuation & Granma Grammar.

  14. ‘All submitted assessments should be typed/word processed wherever possible’. The work should be presented firmly stapled with the appropriate academic face sheet attached. ‘Pages should be numbered consecutively & be inclusive of appendices’. A title page should include: ID Number Module title Title of assignment & date (if appropriate) ‘The identification number number should be on every page. Use a font type & size which is easy to read Times New Roman or Arial (12) ‘Use of 1.5 or double spacing between lines enhances readability’- Not a requirement. Use of Sub Headings is a matter of personal preference but should be used judiciously. ‘Only one side of the page should be used’. Use of graphics not related should be avoided. If abbreviations are used, list them on a separate page following the title University requirementsfor assignments

  15. ‘A reference list must be included using the departments recommended referencing system. A word count not exceeding 10% Assignments should be submitted in person or by post to student Services. Not for this module, you are to submit your assignment electronically (e-mail & VLE) For other assignments: Include: A table of content page. A Reference list. A bibliography (if you wish). A word count. Don’t : Include your name. Be late submitting it. Go more that 10% over the word limit. University requirementsfor assignments

  16. For our module: Create a Word document that answers a clinical question. Include a header & footer An e-mail message (without your name). Attach your document Don’t: Include Your name. University requirements for our module assignment

  17. Microsoft Word Demonstration • Starting a new document • Saving the document. • Creating a reference list. • Adding a header & Footer. • Attaching a Word document to an e-mail.

  18. ASoE Session 7b practical If anyone want to attend a practical session I will be in AEW/004 at 1.20pm today, all other 7b sessions are cancelled

  19. Student Self Directed HomeWork • Create a word documents & save it. • Complete the tasks in the study guide by using the template. • When finished e-mail to ijc4@york.ac.uk • You will receive an feedback e-mail & Word document in the VLE (showing a correct document) • Deadline for this work is 27th Feb.

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