When completing a literature review you need to use different library databases to search for your sources. You also need to determine keywords that lead to the best results. For this assignment, you will design a search plan and implement it to find the best resources for your literature review. Keep in mind that you will eventually need to select 5–7 articles for your annotated bibliography. PLEACE CHECK THE RUBRIC AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
If you have not already, complete the following
Select the two databases from the Capella University Library
Links to an external site. you would like to use for your search. You may use:
Database Log [XLSX] Links to an external site..RefWorks
Links to anexternalsite Scholarly Research Log [XLSX Links to an external site..
- Determine at least three different keyword combinations for your search. You may use:
Instructions
Complete your paper using the Keyword Search Template [DOCX]. In your paper, include the following:
- A table that documents the two databases, the three keyword combinations, the results of those searches, and how many of those articles were potentially useful. Refer to the Keyword Search Template to see an example for how you could set up this table.
- A summary of the strategies you used to conduct your search.
- Why did you use the keywords you did?
- How did you determine the best way to get from the hundreds of results to a more manageable number?
- Were your results too narrow in any of your searches?
- Were you happy with the results you were getting?
Note: This assignment does not include a summary of the resources themselves, instead it is a summary of your search results.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Length: 1–2 double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- Template: Use the Keyword Search Template to complete the assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 2: Evaluate findings of applied behavioral analysis research.
- Devise a search plan that includes three keyword combinations and two databases.
- Document search results.
- Summarize the strategies used in the search.
- Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a manner that meets the expectations for psychology professionals.
- Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
| RUBRIC | ||
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| Keyword Search | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Devise a search plan that includes three keyword combinations and two databases. | 15 to >12.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Devises a search plan that includes more than three keyword combinations or more than two database searches.12.75 to >10.5 pts PROFICIENT Devises a search plan that includes three keyword combinations and two databases.10.5 to >0 pts BASIC Partially devises a search plan but it is missing keyword combinations or enough databases.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not devise a search plan that includes three keyword combinations and two databases. | / 15 pts |
Document search results. | 15 to >12.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Documents search results and documents specific articles to be reviewed more in depth.12.75 to >10.5 pts PROFICIENT Documents search results.10.5 to >0 pts BASIC Partially documents search results, but information is missing.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not document search results. | / 15 pts |
Summarize the strategies used in the search. | 15 to >12.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Summarizes the strategies used in the search and includes an explanation for why those strategies were selected and used.12.75 to >10.5 pts PROFICIENT Summarizes the strategies used in the search.10.5 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to summarize the strategies used in the search, but the summary is unclear or missing information.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not summarize the strategies used in the search. | / 15 pts |
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. | 5 to >4.25 pts DISTINGUISHED Writes coherently, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, as expected of a psychology professional.4.25 to >3.5 pts PROFICIENT Writes coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.3.5 to >0 pts BASIC Writes to support an idea but is inconsistent and contains numerous errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not write in a manner that supports a central idea or use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. | / 5 pts |
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