NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2 Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2 Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2 Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

While up-to-date information is crucial, different fields define currency differently.

To gain access to information and modern developments concerning the care and management of individuals with cancer, websites with the .org, .edu, or.gov are regarded as trustworthy and credible sources. Encyclopedia Britannica, US Census Bureau, The World Factbook, UK Statistics, and science.gov are some of the credible sources for research purposes. Top journals for cancer research that are credible and trustworthy include the lancet oncology, cancer cell, journal of clinical oncology, Cancer discovery, cancer research etc.

  Despite being a vast repository of information, Wikipedia should never be used when creating a research paper because anyone can alter the content. These websites frequently run the risk of being inaccurate and are not among the most reliable sources for research. For online materials, note who sponsored the site (university, company, organization).

 Check to see if the source has a bibliography; if it does, the author may have incorporated previously published findings. Think about the journalist’s credibility in terms of journalism ethics. What is the standing of the news outlet that published the article? Journalists are not necessarily subject matter experts while writing news pieces. They can still offer accurate information, though. Always look into a journalist’s background and credentials, as well as the news organization that is disseminating the material. Identify the most recent update date for websites that contain resources. Check the links to ensure that they are functional as well. If links are broken, the website may not have been updated recently.

For scholarly articles take note of the information’s original source. Is it printed in a journal for academics? Is there a bibliography included? Is the book written by a recognized academic publisher or a university press? Make sure the content is at a level that is suitable for your research. 

Credibility and Relevance of Evidence-Based Resources 

Numerous peer-reviewed publications are included in PubMed and NCBI. It contains papers from several different subjects. These are true and factual articles. These can be used to acquire trustworthy data and knowledge for inclusion in an intervention that is supported by evidence. Websites like Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Oxford Academic, Cornell University Library, and SAGE Publishing are excellent examples of trustworthy sources for journal articles. Similarly, A task force organized by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASRO) was formed to conduct a systematic literature review on important issues.