All training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of one-to-one or small group training sessions. We can also provide 1-1 face to face sessions that suits you. Contact us if you want more information or book training.
The library offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
Not all published research is reliable! If you want to be confident reading and utilising published research you need to understand its content and be able to objectively assess its quality.
Run as two separate training sessions (either quantitative or qualitative), the appraising research papers for beginners sessions will equip learners with the basic theory and knowledge of how to appraise quantitative (randomised controlled trial) or qualitative research papers using a mixture of presentations and practical group work.
Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied. No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required.
The session covers the following:
- Overview of the critical appraisal process
- Key features of qualitative/quantitative research
- Interpreting statistics (for quantitative research)
- Using the CASP checklists to appraise research papers
All group and individual training will take place remotely via MS Teams, or face-to-face by appointment with the library trainer. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A
copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied. No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required.
The session covers the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
Key features of qualitative/quantitative research
Interpreting statistics (for quantitative research)
Using the CASP checklists to appraise research papers.
The library offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the Ovid Medline database. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations.
This session covers the following:
- Formulating your search question using PICO
- Searching Ovid Medline using keywords and subject headings
- Applying limits to a search
- Exporting results
- Saving searches/creating email alerts
