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Nursing

This guide will assist your Nursing research.

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Also known as "Scholarly Articles," "Peer-Reviewed Articles," or "Academic Articles," these are:
  • Written and reviewed by scholars and provide new research, analysis, or information about a specific topic.
  • Usually focused on a narrow subject or a single case study
  • Intended for an academic audience

 
The following databases are a good place to find information on the field of Acupuncture:
 Unlike journal articles, scholarly books:
  •  Are written on a broader, general subject
  •   May contain a collection of related chapters by different authors
  •   Contain less recent information
Remember: you may only need to read one chapter of a scholarly book!

 

 

To find books and e-books using OneSearch, on the results page check the box on the left-hand side of the page that says 

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  • Find shelves on 3rd floor with call number ranges below.
  • Books within these call number ranges are by subject, so you can find other related books.
Keyword Call # range
Nursing RT 1 – RT 120
Specialties in Nursing RT 89 – RT 120

 

University of Bridgeport uses two major eBook Databases, they are “eBook Central” and “eBook Collection”. You can search both of the linked databases, we have compiled a list of some eBooks you have access to start your research.

eTextbook:

In addition to the previously mentioned eBook Databases, as a student of University of Bridgeport, you are also granted access to the following textbook:

Web Pages:

Medical Searches:

Additional Resources:

Certification:

Professional and Academic Societies: