Posted: June 7th, 2015

Earlier researchers were required to hand search for hours through journals in multiple libraries to find appropriate resources

Literature Review Article Search

Finding literature related to your research topic can be challenging. Earlier researchers were required to hand search for hours through journals in multiple libraries to find appropriate resources. Today, electronic libraries such as Walden University’s can provide access to scholarly documents within minutes.

To prepare for this Discussion:
• Finalize your research topic(Privacy with electronic health records) based on your reading .
• Review this week’s Learning Resources for library assistance.
post a comprehensive response pertaining to your selected research topic including:

• Keywords for searching the literature
• Boolean operators to assist in your search
• Databases to search for current literature
• Professional journals that are likely to provide relevant literature (Search the Internet)
• Name at least two organizations that might fund your research. (Search the Internet and/or refer to your Week 2 Learning Resources.)

Learning Resources
• McClendon, M. J, Smyth, K. A., & Neundorfer, M. M. (2006). Long-term-care placement and survival of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. The Journals of Gerontology , 61B(4), 220-227
Long-term-care placement and survival of persons with Alzheimer’s disease by McClendon, M. J, Smyth, K. A., & Neundorfer, M. M. in The Journals of Gerontology, 61B(4). Copyright 2006 by the Gerontology Society of America. Reprinted by permission of the Gerontology Society of America via the Copyright Clearance Center

• The National Institutes for Health provide research grants for a variety of individuals and organizations. Review this Web site for possible areas of funding for your proposed research.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Grants/What We Fund
http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/what-we-fund.html