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NUR 115

NUR 115. Journals Vs. Magazines. Library Hours . Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. NUR115 Library Instruction Goals. Identify journal articles and magazine articles Locate information resources

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NUR 115

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  1. NUR 115 Journals Vs. Magazines

  2. Library Hours • Monday – Thursday • 8:00 am – 9:00 pm • Friday • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm • Saturday • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Sunday • 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

  3. NUR115 Library Instruction Goals • Identify journal articles and magazine articles • Locate information resources • Evaluate information resources

  4. Circulation Policy • Books 3 weeks • Renewals 3 weeks • You must be enrolled at MTC to check out library materials

  5. Fines and Fees • Photocopies $.10 • Microfilm $.10 • Overdues $.10 a day per book • Overdue Reserves $.50 a day per item

  6. Magazines Vs. Journals • Periodicals are often divided into two major categories: Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals • It is important to know the difference • between the two!

  7. Journals • present the results of original research, conference proceedings, or offer a review of the literature to professionals or scholars in a given field • Intended for specialized readers who are scholars or professionals • Have a plain appearance.  May contain graphs, charts or tables

  8. Journals • highly technical and may contain jargon specific to the author’s field • published by or in association with an academic institution or a professional organization • contain little or no advertising • Sources are cited in a bibliography • Examples: • American Journal of Nursing • Critical Care Nurse • Nursing

  9. Journals

  10. Magazines • provide articles generally designed to inform or entertain and to sell advertising • Intended for a mass audience or general readership • Designed to be attractive and appealing with much use of color, graphics, and illustrations • Presented in a non-technical, easy to read, style

  11. Magazines • Contain many advertisements • No bibliography • Examples: • Prevention • Good Housekeeping • People Weekly

  12. Magazines

  13. Your Assignment • Choose a common health concern and find an article related to this subject in both a NURSING journal and a “non-professional” journal.

  14. Choose Your Topic • Select a topic • Think of related terms for your topic • Example: Hypothyroidism • Thyroid Disease • Thyroid Hormones

  15. Getting Started • Follow librarian’s instructions • Refer to your handouts • If you have any questions, please ask. • We are here to help you!

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