Introduction
A significant factor in selecting sources for research papers is a rational evaluation of the database that hosts the material. The GCU CINAHL Complete and Academic Search Alumni databases can provide valuable information to support a capstone project change proposal.
Discussion
These research sources contain a considerable amount of peer-reviewed material on the project topic. Unlike Google Scholar and similar resources, specialized databases provide more precise and verified information. First, GCU resources are a higher degree of specialization since resources such as Google provide databases of a general nature. This feature enables filtering out works that do not meet the subject matter or standards of the study. Overall, GCU Library databases allow for a more rational selection of the information needed for the research without the excessive risk of using inappropriate materials.
An essential aspect of selecting a database is the validity of the available research. Non-specialized databases usually have a significant number of papers of varying degrees of reliability. Therefore, when searching for information in public Internet sources, there is a high probability of finding documents that do not meet the requirements or are published by a person without the necessary knowledge. One of the factors influencing this feature is the ability to publish papers by individuals with practically any academic degree or no degree at all. The crucial point regarding the unreliability of many electronic databases is the absence of any obligatory review of the work by experts.
Conclusion
To conclude, peer review is a significant factor in selecting appropriate sources, as it indicates expert verification of the study (Thomas, 2019). More specialized databases contain peer-reviewed papers, which makes their use preferable for scientific writing. Thus, GCU Library databases have a range of advantages over popular Internet resources as they are more narrowly focused and include works reviewed by experts.
Reference
Thomas, G. (2019). Find your source. Sage.