PubMed Database

PubMed Database

Discussion Topic: Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.
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Topic 1: Searching for Data

• Describe three unique features of PubMed database that sets this database apart from other evidence-based search engines.
• Compare and contrast two additional databases and reference your selected topic, by using the Cochrane Collaboration and Medline as your search engines.
• Determine how you applied the three key questions when deciding which database to use.