Formulating a Search Strategy (use this form to complete your assignment) Step 1:…

Formulating a Search Strategy (use this form to complete your assignment) Step 1: Think About Search Terms. Create a PICO question and identify search terms. A. What is your PICO question? (15 points) B. Begin by listing keywords in the first column. Use words that describe the (P)problem and population, (I)intervention, and (O) outcome. For the purposes of this assignment, leave the “comparison” blank. Use words that you think will assist you in finding “the best evidence” on your topic. After you have listed your keywords, use the blanks to the right of your key words to list synonyms (or related words) that can be used to say the same thing as the keywords. When searching, you may join your keywords with the word “OR” to combine results. (20 points) Keywords Synonyms (be sure to list) P: I: C: (leave blank) 0: Step 2: Identify Your Limiters (5 points) What limiters should you use in the search? (Date range, language, or any other limiting criteria) Step 3: Begin Your Search After you have thought about your topic and planned search, log into CINAHL to begin your search. Use the keywords and limiters you identified in Steps 1 and 2. A. Describe the exact search terms and limiters you used in your first CINAHL search. (10 points)