Discussion: Using the Walden Library

Order Instructions

This is all about researching a topic or journal using Walden Library, similar to other online university libraries. I am not sure if you will be able to get into the Walden University Library but as I have said you can try other alternatives wherein you can compare the structure of Walden Library base on the attachments I uploaded.

Discussion: Using the Walden Library

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

To Prepare:

• Review the information presented in the Learning Resources for using the Walden Library (Library – Home – Academic Guides at Walden University), searching the databases, and evaluating online resources.

• Begin searching for a peer-reviewed article that pertains to your practice area and interests you.

Write an essay answering the questions listed below:

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article.

1. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article.

2. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not.

3. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.