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Topic 2 DQ 1

Discuss the similarities between the GCU Library online journal and database search engines and public search engines like Google Scholar or Web of Science. Are there some journals or databases that you cannot find? What other resources are available? Would you consider the sources that you find through Google Scholar credible? What defines a scholarly resource? How recent should the resource be to be considered valid?

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Topic 2 DQ 2

Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research. What is the importance of utilizing the scientific method and evidence-based research in science or when making health care decisions?

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Topic 2 DQ 3

Discuss your library’s selection of books and journals in different fields of health care and science research. Is the library’s selection of books and journals sufficient for student use in your field of choice? If not, how could it be improved?

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Topic 2 DQ 4:

Research The Belmont Report. What is it? Why is it important?