The purpose of this assignment is to look four database which you think is good for research, I have selected four of them so in your response please say why they are good by following the discussion questions.
-ebrary
-psycbook
-Proquest
-All EBSCO
Research Question.
How can we prevent obesity in America?
For example,
This paper will discuss the online library databases that were used and search strategies using Boolean connectors with the keywords that met with the best results. Results of the Proquest Digital Dissertations and Thesis database search will also be discussed, concluding with the identification of four scholarly articles that relate specifically to the previous questions.
Following the mapping statement, structure the remaining paper around the elements listed in the grading criteria table below. It is important that you address all elements of the grading criteria.
Using the grading criteria elements to organize the content will help in structuring the paper logically and ensure completeness of your submissions.
By the assigned due date, complete the assignment and post your responses in a 1-2 page Word document as an attachment to the M2: Assignment 1 Drop box
Name your file W7000_M2_A1_lastname_firstinitial.doc.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA style in formatting and attributing sources.
Please make sure you review the elements of the grading criteria and associated points carefully and make sure your assignment has addressed all the elements and in enough detail to merit full points.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Stated a minimum of one relational research question and used the key words from the variables in the research question.
Discussed additional key words obtained from the thesaurus related to your variables in your research questions 4
Named two databases and explained clearly your reason for choosing the two databases and described what you learned from one database tutorial
4
Explained Boolean logic, and illustrated using this logic iwith a specific example related to your research topic and question,
4
Examined the Proquest Digital Dissertations and Theses related to your research topic and question and clearly explained the results.
2
In the final paragraph, identified four journal empirical research articles related to your research topic and question. Introduced each source in the author (date) format, and explained briefly (not more than 2-3 sentences/article) their relevance to the proposed research questions. Included the type of article selected (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method). 8
Created a Reference page and listed the four articles in accurate and complete APA format. (Include titles of articles only on the reference page, not in the text)
4
Displayed accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA Style. 4
Total:
30
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Discussion
Based on your navigation through the online databases in your search for relevant sources (first part of the assignment), respond to the following three questions:
•What strategies did you find useful to expand or restrict your database search in locating useful sources?
•What specific indicators did you note to determine if the selected source was an empirical study?
•What did you find challenging in completing this assignment?
Read your peer responses to the above questions, and engage in a productive discussion by providing thoughtful suggestions. It might be helpful to read their Word attachments (Part 1 of the assignment) as well in order to get a full context and be able to provide a more thoughtful and substantive response.