Defining Internal and External Evidence

Defining Internal and External Evidence

Purpose: Discussion Unit 3 (MN504)
Things to remember:
• Discussion post is at least 200 words.
• Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outsides, peer-reviewed sources.
• 3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less
• No errors with APA format 6thEdition

To Discuss:

Unit 3 Discussion Topic 1

Discussion Topic
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discussion.
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Topic 1: Defining Internal and External Evidence

1 Discuss the difference between external and internal evidence as it relates to your
PICOT search strategy.

2 Address the strengths and weaknesses of searching in a databank versus a web-based
search engine. You must use two databanks mentioned in the text.

Please see the Discussion Board grading rubric on the Course Resources.

Unit 3 Discussion Topic 2 Discussion Topic

Topic 2: Database Choice for Your PICOT Question

Repost your PICOT question and then summarize the following for peer and instructor feedback;

1 What databases did you explore? (must list a minimum of three)

2 Based on your PICOT question, what is the database that you have selected to use?
Elaborate on your choice, providing example of the levels of evidence available
for your PICOT question in the databas