Using The Walden Library

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library. To Prepare: Review the information presented in the Learning Resources for using the Walden Library, searching the databases, and evaluating online resources. Begin searching for a peer-reviewed article that pertains to your practice area and interests you. By Day 3 of Week 6 Post the following: Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not. By Day 6 of Week 6 Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by offering suggestions/strategies for working with this database from your own experience, or offering ideas for using alternative resources. Discussion for reply one The article I selected that pertains to my practice area and is of great interest to me is: Men, Depression, and Coping: are we on the Right Patch? The citation of the article is as followed: Whittle, E. L., Fogarty, A. S., Tugendrajch, S., Player, M. J., Christensen, H., Wilhelm, K., . . . Proudfoot, J. (2015). Men, depression, and coping: Are we on the right path? Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 16(4), 426-438. doi:10.1037/a0039024  I use the Walden University Library database for the article search using CINAHL Plus with Full Text, peer-reviewed article, evidence-based, full text within five years. I did not find any difficulties searching for this article. The database I believe would be useful to all my colleagues. It would be useful to my colleagues because it is trusted and well organized. The database is user friendly giving multiple options and resources for help. I would recommend this database, because of the integrity of the information sources. As a professional, and new to scholar writing, finding unbiased information for research is important to provide evidence-based research to my academic audience. This database is not open to everyone, it is private to Walden University students and faculty members. So, this database is secure with credible information. That is why I would recommend it. References JavaScript required. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://web-b-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail/detail?vid=15 Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Purpose, Audience, and Evidence [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Discussion for reply two Initial Discussion Post Suarez, L., Dunlay, S. M., Schettle, S. D., Stulak, J. M., & Staab, J. P. (2020). Associations of depressive symptoms of outcomes in patients implanted with left ventricular assist devices. General Hospital Psychiatry, 64, 93-98. https://doi.org/.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2019.12.005 As a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) coordinator, I am always interested in providing my patients with the best options for holistic care, specifically focused on their perception of health.  Implantation of these devices is to alleviate symptoms of end stage heart failure and improve patients’ quality of life (Lee, 2018).  Therefore, this article really stood out to me as a beneficial study that could be used to shape my practice. I was able to access the Walden University Library Fundamentals of Library Research page and I watched the online tutorial of accessing databases (Instructional media: Fundamentals of library research, 2020).  After that, I followed the link to the Nursing Databases page in the Library and saw the list of databases offered.  I opted for one that included full text articles from the list of ‘Best Bets’ (Databases: A-Z, 2020).  I chose CINAHL and typed in my subject, left ventricular assist device and quality of life, in the search bars (Databases: A-Z, 2020).  I was easily brought to a results page of articles to choose from. I didn’t have much issue accessing these articles and finding one that met my intended need.  I would definitely recommend the use of CINAHL as it was easy to use, filtered results appropriately, and provided full text articles with citation.  My only hesitation is that I’m not sure how easy it would have been to find the list of nursing databases if I hadn’t followed the exact link that was provided in the recommended reading.  I will need to do some navigation myself from the main Walden University webpage to find the best way to navigate to the databases home page.  Once I am able to find the way there, I think I will be using this database a lot for future referencing.  It is really great that Walden gives us access to all these articles at our fingertips.  It is so much easier than having to go to the library and thumb through text.  I will most definitely recommend this way to everyone that needs to do research going forward! References Databases A-Z: Nursing. (2020). Walden University Library. Retrieved September 27, 2020, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981 Instructional Media: Fundamentals of library research. (2020). Walden University Library. Retrieved September 27, 2020, from                  https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/instructionalmedia/researchfundamentals Lee, C. S., Gelow, J. M., Chien, C. V., Hiatt, S. O., Bidwell, J. T., Denfeld, Q. E., Grady, K. L., & Mudd, J. O. (2018). Implant Strategy-Specific Changes in Symptoms in Response to Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(2), 144–151. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000000430 Suarez, L., Dunlay, S. M., Schettle, S. D., Stulak, J. M., & Staab, J. P. (2020). Associations of depressive symptoms of outcomes in patients implanted with left ventricular assist devices. General Hospital Psychiatry, 64, 93–98. https://doi.org/.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2019.12.005 Please label the replies  and use the rubric
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.