RAD 110 Clinical Education

Course Assignment:   Cultural Competence in Diagnostic Imaging

• Write a 5-7 page paper
• Sources: Peer-reviewed articles, books, and high-quality websites from medical/health websites such as the National Library of Medicine and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
• Use APA Style

Sub-Topic:   cultural, religious, minority group, veterans 

Refer to your Assignment Guidelines for more specific details about what questions to ask about your selected cultural, religious or minority group.

In college research, quality information typically comes from sources that are credible, reliable, and relevant to your field of study. Here's a list of what is generally considered quality information:

Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Articles that have been reviewed by experts in the field before publication.

• Examples: Radiologic Technology, Radiography Open, or Applied Radiology.

 Academic Books

• Books published by academic presses or written by experts, often used as textbooks or reference materials.

Government and Institutional Reports

• Official publications from government agencies, research institutions, or professional organizations.

• Examples: Reports from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), National Institutes of Health (NIH), or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Conference Papers and Proceedings

• Research is presented at academic or professional conferences, often before publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

• Examples: Papers from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

Professional and Trade Magazines

• Publications geared toward professionals in a specific industry, often contain practical and up-to-date information.

• Examples: Radiology Today 

Guidelines and Standards

• Official guidelines and standards are set by professional organizations.

• Examples: ASRT Practice Standards, ACR Practice Parameters, and Technical Standards by the American College of Radiology.

Clinical Trials and Case Studies

• Detailed examinations of individual cases or clinical trials that contribute to evidence-based practice.

• Examples: Clinical trial results published in journals.

Educational Websites or Cultural Websites 

• Educational institutions or professional organizations have websites that provide reliable and accurate information.

• Examples: https://www.asrt.org/, websites of major universities, or online resources from professional radiology societies.

Personal Interviews 

• Interviews with professionals in the field or members of the cultural group you have selected.
• Examples: Indigenous leaders, Rabi, veteran hospital administrators, Iman leaders, or priests.

Here are some sources that are generally not acceptable for academic research and your RAD 110 Research:

Wikipedia:

• Can be a useful starting point for general information, but it is not a reliable academic source due to the potential for inaccuracies resulting from open editing by anyone. 

Personal Blogs:

• Blogs often reflect personal opinions rather than evidence-based information. They lack the credibility and scholarly rigor required for academic research.

Commercial Websites:

• Websites that are selling products or services, such as health supplements, often present biased information aimed at promoting sales rather than providing objective, evidence-based content.

Social Media Posts:

• Information from social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram is typically not reliable for academic research due to a lack of verification and potential biases.

Popular Magazines and News Outlets:

• While these sources can provide general information and current events, they are not typically written by experts in the field and often lack the depth required for scholarly research.

Outdated Sources:

• In healthcare, the timeliness of research is crucial. Sources that are more than 5–10 years old may no longer be relevant, especially in rapidly evolving fields like medicine and technology.

Self-Published Books:

• Books that are self-published may not have gone through the same editorial process as those published by reputable academic presses, which can affect their reliability.

Questionable Websites:

• Websites with anonymous authorship, lack of citations, or without clear credentials are not reliable for academic research. It's important to evaluate the credibility of the website and the authors before using information from online sources.