Posted: March 6th, 2023
Write an initial post of any length, in which you:
· Share your potential dissertation topic or area of focus. (Are LGBTQ+ individuals being discriminated against regarding housing, employment, and healthcare).
· Explain what went well and what was difficult during the library search.
· Explain the research strategy you used and explain how it was helpful or not.
· Note any questions or concerns you have related to research at the doctoral level.
RESOURCES
Required Resources: Library Research
These sources will help you with the process of finding reliable and relevant research in the library, reading the sources, and thinking critically about them.
· Walden University Library. (n.d.-b). Database search skills Links to an external site. [Interactive tutorial].
· Walden University Library. (n.d.-e). Q. How do I find databases by subject?Links to an external site.
· Walden University Library. (n.d.-d). T utorial: Evaluating types of resourcesLinks to an external site. [Interactive tutorial].
· Walden University Library. (n.d.-c). Tutorial: Critical reading and evaluationLinks to an external site. [Interactive tutorial].
· Walden University Library. (n.d.-a). Ask a librarian: Ask us!Links to an external site.
Required Resources: APA Citations and Reference Lists
· Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-b). Citations: Overview.Links to an external site.
· Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-d). Reference list: Overview.Links to an external site.
· American Psychological Association. (2020). Works credited in the text. In Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed., pp. 253–278). Author. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
· Read only pages 261–268
SOLUTION
The library search process can be both challenging and rewarding. One positive aspect is the abundance of literature available in academic databases, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports. However, the challenge lies in determining which sources are relevant to the research question and which ones are not. The sheer amount of information can be overwhelming, and it requires critical thinking and careful evaluation to select the most appropriate sources.
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