Literature Review: A Self-Guided Tutorial for NUR 288

As part of the scholarly publishing process, authors' manuscripts often go through peer review before they are published. Watch the video below to learn about the peer review process. As you watch the video, consider these questions:

• What is the purpose of peer review?
• What are the advantages of this process?
• What are the limitations?

• To access to new scientific discoveries - this is critical when you need up-to-date or cutting edge information.
• Know you are accessing credible, reliable information - scholarly journals have very high standards and a review process that ensures quality information.
• Verify or expand upon what you read or hear in popular media - often you can deepen your understanding of complex issues through the robust analysis provided by the scholarly journal format.
• Develop the skill of incorporate high-level research into different areas of your life -  whether to meet the expectations for college-level assignments or for needs in your personal, professional and public lives.
• Information based on evidence.  Evidence-based practice in healthcare. 

and, 

• A class project requirement such as the Nursing QI Project.