Sunday, October 21, 2012

Week 5 Google Scholar


Google Scholar

Descriptive:
The information in this study provides information for my research in treatments that have been studied and proved effective to fight against MRSA. It is written for someone with background information on MRSA and can understand scientific terminology.

Evaluation:

·      This Journal is scientific and publishes peer reviewed journal articles, I find this information to be credible and objective.
·      I chose this information because it studied treatments for MRSA, this was a clinical study that has been referenced in other publications about MRSA.
·      I trust the accuracy of this information because the referenced materials came from credible and reliable sources, this is a primary source of a study being done for treatments.
·      I believe the information and viewpoint of this site is non-bias and written to be objective. It has factual data that is backed up by studies and research.
·      This study was published in 2006, which is current enough for the research I am doing, it provides information that is still accurate today.

Citation:
Stevens, D. L. (2006). The role of vancomycin in the treatment paradigm. Clinical Infectious    Disease, 42, S51-S57.

Interlibrary Loan Book

Descriptive:

This book goes in depth over the history of MRSA for the past 50 years. It explains how it has spread from being generally a disease found in hospitals and nursing homes to our homes through the community. It further explains how MRSA has infected the food chain due to the overuse of antibiotics in our dairy and meat products. This book is written for the general public and I found it to be credible information when compared to the other research I have done.

Evaluation:

Evaluation:

·      This book provides research information on MRSA, the author is a science journalist who writes books and for reputable science journals, medical journals, and national magazines.
·      I chose this information because it goes beyond MRSA in the hospitals and medical community, providing information on how this disease has spread to homes.
·      I trust the accuracy of this information, when it is compared to other research I have completed, it has up to date information that is clear and easy to understand.
·      I believe the information and viewpoint of this site is non-bias and written to be objective. Factual data is provided and more than one resource is used for a particular topic. It is thorough and complete information.
·      This book was published in 2010, it is up to date and provides recent research and explains the history of MRSA.



Citation:
McKenna, M. (2010). Superbug: the fatal menace of mrsa. New York: Free Press.

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