Library Research Diary

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This week you will be completing a scholarly literature search assignment to help familiarize yourself with the HCC library and understand the value of finding peer-reviewed, scholarly evidence.

Instructions

A library research diary is a written record of your research process. It helps you reflect on your research and track your progress. Reflecting on your research can help you clarify ideas and assess your research. In addition, the library research diary will help you become confident in using the HCC Online Library. 

Access and download the Library Research Diary Template

Actions

 to complete a virtual tour of the HCC Online Library and familiarize yourself with conducting research. 

For just-in-time help, please refer to the Module 1: Learning Activity – Library. 

When you complete Library Research Diary, be sure to answer in complete paragraphs. A college-level paragraph consists of 7 to 10 sentences that support a topic sentence and includes three to five details as evidence.

  • To obtain full completion credit, you need to submit by the scheduled due date and completely follow directions.
  • Your Library Research Diary should demonstrate that you interacted with course learning activities and the HCC Online Library.
  • The Library Research Diary is used to clarify your library research skills.  If you are unclear, consider asking for clarification.

Your assignment is worth 20 points and will be evaluated using the attached rubric.

Rubric

Research Diary Rubric
Research Diary Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topic Selection

Topic should be nursing related. Explanation provided for why topic was selected for research.

2.5 pts

Full Marks
Nursing related topic is clearly identified. A thorough explanation of why topic was selected for research.

1.5 pts

Middle Marks
Nursing related topic is identified, but submission does not include a thorough explanation of why topic was chosen.

1 pts

Low Marks
Nursing related topic is identified, but no explanation is provided.

0 pts

No Marks
Topic and explanation not included.
2.5 pts
HCC Library Database

Identify appropriate HCC Library Database to conduct research on selected topic.

2.5 pts

Full Marks
HCC Library Database is clearly identified. Thorough explanation of why the specific database was selected. A discussion on using the HCC Library to include keywords, limiters, and any challenges to researching the topic. Discussion on overcoming the challenge is also included.

1.5 pts

Middle Marks
HCC Library Database is identified. Submission provides some explanation of why the specific database was selected, but lacks a discussion on the keywords or limiters used. Some discussion on the challenges faced and how they were overcome.

1 pts

Low Marks
HCC Library Database is identified. Submission provides minimal explanation of why the specific database was selected. No discussion on the keywords or limiters used. Little to no discussion on the challenges faced and how they were overcome.

0 pts

No Marks
Discussion on database selection not included.
2.5 pts
Article Results

Discussion on both HCC Library Database articles and online articles.

5 pts

Full Marks
Two peer-reviewed, full-text journal articles published within the last five years are provided, including the correct APA citation and summary. One online article related to the topic, including the correct APA citation and summary.

3 pts

Middle Marks
Two peer-reviewed, full-text journal articles published within the last five years are provided, but incorrect APA and/or minimal summary of each. One online article related to the topic is included, but APA citation is incorrect and/or minimal summary included.

2 pts

Low Marks
Submission is missing one or more article requirements (Two peer-reviewed, full-text journal articles published within the last five years and one online article), APA citation is incorrect or missing, and summary is either missing or minimal.

0 pts

No Marks
Discussion on articles not included.
5 pts
Reflection

Comparison and Contrast between online articles and scholarly articles from HCC Library.

10 pts

Full Marks
Full discussion on the similarities and differences between the online article and the HCC library articles. Includes the advantages and disadvantages of using the HCC library compared to an online search. Submission includes 3-5 details from the articles to help support their reflection.

8 pts

Middle Marks
Full discussion on the similarities and differences between the online article and the HCC library articles. Includes the advantages and disadvantages of using the HCC library compared to an online search. Submission includes 1-2 details from the articles to help support their reflection.

6 pts

Low Marks
Minimal discussion on the similarities and differences between the online article and the HCC library articles. Includes the advantages and disadvantages of using the HCC library compared to an online search. Submission does not include details from the articles.

0 pts

No Marks
Reflection is not included.
10 pts
Total Points: 20
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