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What is essential in the information age when searching for scholarly articles?

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It is essential to critically search through vast information on the Internet and choose credible sources to ensure reliable data.

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What is the first significant change students face when transitioning from high school to college research?

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Starting with a research question.

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What strategies can help in choosing a research topic?

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Check assignment guidelines, select personally relevant topics, start with 'what' and 'why' questions, reflect on current workplace problems, and seek assistance from professors or librarians.

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What is the first step in developing a research question?

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Choose a topic.

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What does PICO stand for in developing research questions for quantitative clinical topics?

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PICO stands for (P) Patient, population, or problem, (I) Intervention or exposure, (C) Comparison, and (O) Outcome.

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What is Google Scholar used for?

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Google Scholar is used for finding books and journal articles, confirming citations, and exploring related resources.

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What are specialized databases useful for?

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Specialized databases allow targeted searching within specific subjects or for particular formats, providing scholarly information not accessible via standard web searches.

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What is the importance of keywords in searching for resources?

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Keywords capture the main idea of what you are looking for and help in retrieving better information.

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What is phrase searching?

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Phrase searching allows you to search for words together, ensuring they appear in the same order.

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What are Boolean operators and how do they help in searching?

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Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) help customize search results by including or excluding specific terms.