Discussion Board Week 6: References And Citing Schol

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Discussion Board week 6 APA References Discussion 1 Citing scholarly resources in your work is required throughout your program. Share your chosen topic, keywords, and search strategies you used with peers for review and feedback. Also, describe the most important search features when narrowing down topics in databases and why.

Paper For Above instruction

Effective utilization of scholarly resources is fundamental to academic and professional success, particularly in healthcare where evidence-based practice underpins patient outcomes. The process begins with selecting a relevant and manageable research topic, developing appropriate keywords, and employing strategic search techniques in scholarly databases. This paper explores these processes through the lens of searching for organizational ethics topics, the importance of search features, and the practical application of these strategies.

Firstly, selecting a research topic must align with current issues, gaps in knowledge, or areas requiring improvement within healthcare organizations. For example, focusing on organizational ethics — which encompasses the moral principles guiding behavior, decision-making, and policies in healthcare settings — is vital for fostering trust, accountability, and quality care. To efficiently locate scholarly resources, I employed key search terms such as "healthcare organizational ethics," "medical ethics policies," and "ethical decision-making in healthcare." These keywords were derived from initial brainstorming, supported by reviewing relevant articles, and refined through synonym exploration and concept mapping.

My primary search strategies utilized Boolean operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT" to combine keywords and narrow or broaden search results. For instance, using "healthcare AND ethics AND policy" helped locate comprehensive studies, while "medical ethics OR bioethics" expanded the scope to include related disciplines. I prioritized peer-reviewed journal articles accessible through university databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO to ensure credible and current sources. I also applied filters for publication date—focusing on recent publications within the last five years—to stay updated with evolving ethical standards and practices.

The most valuable search features in these databases were the use of advanced search options and subject headings or MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Advanced search filters allow precise specification of publication type, date range, and language, streamlining the retrieval process. Subject headings organize articles by standardized terms, improving the relevance of results, especially when dealing with broad topics. Additionally, citation chaining—reviewing references in relevant articles and tracking subsequent citations—further enhanced my resource pool by uncovering foundational and influential works in healthcare ethics.

Overall, effective search strategies combine clear formulation of research questions, the thoughtful selection of keywords, and utilization of database features. This approach enables efficient identification of high-quality scholarly resources, which underpin robust analysis and well-supported arguments in academic writing. Awareness of search features such as Boolean operators, filters, subject headings, and citation chaining ensures a thorough and systematic literature review process, essential for producing credible research on topics like organizational ethics in healthcare.

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