Centennial College Libraries

Infection ControlFall 2012

E- Resources

Over 100 Databases in all subject areas – including Health Sciences

Mostly full text periodical databases

PeriodicalsPeriodicals are publications that are issued on a regular basis and are useful for providing current and focused information on a variety of topics

Newspapers, magazines and journals are examples of types of periodicals

Periodicals are available in both print and electronic format (in the Library databases)

Journal Articles:

> Intended for a scholarly/professional audience> Usually written by an expert in the field > Often report on original research > Require specialized knowledge or vocabulary> Documented – include in - text citations and references of previous research> Are peer reviewed

Peer reviewed

• Also called refereed or academic or scholarly

• A committee of scholars/professionals approve the quality of the article before it is published in the journal

Peer review helps to establish a journal as an authoritative, trusted source of information

Journal Article

Cunha, B. A., Thekkel, V., Schoch, P., & Cosgrove, L. (2011). Clinical and cost ineffectiveness of preoperative screening for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and intranasal mupirocin in preventing methicillin- resistant S aureus infections in cardiothoracic surgery. American

Journal of Infection Control, 39(3), 243-246. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.07.008

(click on the picture to access the article, if you are outside the College network you will need to logon with your student number and PIN)

For more information on how to recognize scholarly journal articles go to:Scholarly vs. Popular Publications

library website > Research >Find articles & journals

Online Databases

Many of the Library’s databases are full text periodical collections although others provide access to electronic books and reference booksMost can be searched from home. You will need to logon with your student number and your PIN if you are searching outside the College network

Online Databases

Many databases have citation tools to help you cite your information sources in the correct format including APA format.

Database Search

library.centennialcollege.ca

(See Infection Prevention and Control: Searching the Library Databases

Library website Research Library Classes Library Class Handouts Blog Infection Prevention & Control

http://libhandouts.wordpress.com/category/health-wellness/infection-prevention-control

Documentation

As well as citation tools found in the databases, there are many print and online guides to help you cite your sources using standard methods

Library website > Research > Research Tips & Writing Help > APA style

Always give credit when you use someone else’s ideas whether you use a direct quote or summarize their work

RefWorksRefWorks is a web based tool that allows you to organize your research, import your references from Library databases and create a bibliography in a variety of formats including APA

RefWorks

You must create an individual account to use RefWorks. The RefWorks site has online tutorials to show you the different ways you can use it.

Ref WorksLibrary Home Page E-Resources & E-books R RefWorkshttp://library.centennialcollege.ca/research/refworks

Library HelpScience and Technology Centre Library: (416) 289-5000 ext. 8000

library.centennialcollege.ca/ask (links to AskON Online Chat Research service and AsktheLibrary email)

Gail Alexander, Librarian(416) 299-5000 ext 8107 (STC) ext 8607 (CCC) galexand@centennialcollege.ca

Thank you