Step 2: Click Databases in the Search the Library block. Then choose ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Database in the dropdown menu.
Database Search Example
Step 3: Below, you will find the titles of six articles from the ProQuest database that show a frequency distribution within the article. CHOOSE ONE OF THE ARTICLES FROM THE LIST BELOW. You will perform two searches using this article.
For our first broad-based search, use the underlined words in your chosen article to search and see how many articles from the database contain these underlined words (see the example below the article list for an example search on post-partum depression).
Article Titles
Oral manifestations in diabetic patients under treatment for ischemic heart diseases: A comparative observational study
Systolic blood pressure , diastolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure: An evaluation of their joint effect on mortality
The Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Menstrual Disorders at Different Ages of Menarche and Sex Hormones
Adolescents’ first tobacco products: Associations with current multiple tobacco product use
Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence on blood pressure control among patients with hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: A crosssectional study
Demographic, parental, and personal factors and youth athletes’ concussion -related knowledge and beliefs
Example of search on post partum depression
Make sure to checkmark Full Text and Peer Reviewed, and choose Last 12 Months from the drop down list. Also, choose English under the language section.
This will yield a list of articles about the topic that you chose. Look to see how many results were found.
For our second more narrow search, go back and search for the title of the article that you chose originally. Type A PORTION of the article title into the search bar and find the full PDF for that article.
Step 4: Complete your lab by taking the following steps
Copy and paste, or post a screen shot of the frequency distribution from the article you chose at the top of your Word document.
On your first search, what terms did you use, and what other things did you mark on the search page before conducting your search? Why did you choose the article that you did? How many articles were found with these search terms? Give the full APA reference of the article you are using for this lab.
What data are shown in the frequency distribution and why might it be of interest? Include the size of the classes, noting if they are of a consistent size or not. Also include a conclusion that could be made from the frequency distribution. (1 to 2 paragraphs)
How else might these data have been displayed? Discuss pros and cons of 2 other presentation options, such as tables or different graphical displays (1 to 2 paragraphs)
Step 5: Be sure your name is on the Word document, save it, and then submit it under “Assignments” and “Week 3: Lab”.
Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describing search terms and reasons
12.0 pts
Addresses all elements of the search terms: *exact search terms *reasons for choosing the search terms * number of articles found using those search terms *proper citation of chosen article.
10.2 pts
Addresses most elements of the search terms but may be missing one of the following: *exact search terms *reasons for choosing the search terms * number of articles found using those search terms *proper citation of chosen article.
8.4 pts
Addresses some elements of the search terms but is missing two of the following or not adequately discussed. *exact search terms *reasons for choosing the search terms *number of articles found using those search terms *proper citation of chosen article.
6.6 pts
Addresses few elements of the search terms and is missing all of the following or did not adequately discuss the elements. *exact search terms *reasons for choosing the search terms * number of articles found using those search terms *proper citation of chosen article.
0.0 pts
No Effort
12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Frequency Distribution
15.0 pts
Addresses all elements of the frequency distribution *discussion of the data shown in frequency distribution and why it is of interest. *size of classes; consistency of classes *conclusion that could be made from frequency data. *conclusion that could be made from frequency data.
12.75 pts
Addresses most elements of the frequency distribution but missing one of the following: *discussion of the data shown in frequency distribution and why it is of interest. *size of classes; consistency of classes *conclusion that could be made from frequency data.
10.5 pts
Addresses some elements of the frequency distribution but is missing two of the following or not adequately discussed. *discussion of the data shown in frequency distribution and why it is of interest. *size of classes; consistency of classes *conclusion that could be made from frequency data.
8.25 pts
Addresses few elements of the frequency distribution and is missing all of the following or did not adequately discuss the elements. *discussion of the data shown in frequency distribution and why it is of interest. *size of classes; consistency of classes *conclusion that could be made from frequency data.
0.0 pts
No Effort
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Pros and Cons of alternative displays
15.0 pts
Discusses both pros and cons of two alternative methods to display data. The methods chosen are appropriate for the type of data in the article.
12.75 pts
Discusses pros and cons of two alternative methods to display data. The methods chosen may not be appropriate for the type of data in the article.
10.5 pts
Discusses pros and cons of only one alternative method to display data OR lab discusses pros of two methods but not the cons (or vice versa). Alternatives chosen are appropriate for the type of data
8.25 pts
Discusses pros and cons of only one alternative method to display data OR lab discusses pros of two methods but not the cons (or vice versa). Alternatives chosen are not appropriate for the type of data.
0.0 pts
No Effort
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Formatting
8.0 pts
Lab is easy to read and presents material in a logical order with no grammatical errors.
6.8 pts
Lab is easy to read and presents material in a logical order. There are a few grammatical errors but they do not distract from readability.
5.6 pts
Lab is easy to read and has few grammatical errors, but it is not logically organized.
4.4 pts
There are significant grammatical errors and organizational issues that distract from readability.