Week 3 Learning Outcomes

Question 1

What is the purpose of implementing search strategies?

Answer 1

To collect evidence to address practice-related questions

This involves finding relevant research and data to inform practice.

Question 2

What are linking terms also known as?

Answer 2

Boolean operators

Examples include ‘and’, ‘or’, and ‘not’.

Question 3

What is the function of truncation in search strategies?

Answer 3

To search for words with multiple endings

For example, using ‘child’ to find ‘children’ and ‘childhood’.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: You should learn how to _______ sources in text.

Answer 4

reference

Proper referencing is crucial for academic integrity.