Advanced searching techniques for systematic reviews In-Person
This workshop is designed to equip researchers involved in systematic reviews with advanced skills in searching techniques to ensure a systematic search of the literature is undertaken for their evidence synthesis project. A systematic search is an essential component of a successful systematic review.
Along with instruction and demonstration from librarians, participants will engage in practical exercises and group discussions to enhance their understanding of searching techniques.
This class will cover :
- Undertaking scoping searches
- Developing a search strategy using Boolean operators
- Documenting and reporting a systematic search strategy
- Using search filters / hedges
- Translating a search strategy across different databases
- Testing a search strategy
- Supplementary searches including citation searching
Participants should bring their own laptops or borrow a laptop from the Library in advance. More details on the Laptop Loan are available here https://libguides.ucc.ie/libraryservices/laptoploan
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Seminar Room
- UCC Library:
- Boole Library
- Audience:
- Postgraduates UCC Staff
- Categories:
- Training
Learning and Teaching Librarian
Boole Library
University College Cork
Cork
T12 ND89
Academic Success Librarian,
Boole Library,
University College Cork.
+353 (21) 490-3953
Mercy University Hospital Library,
Centre of Nurse Education,
34 Henry Street, Cork, T12 D682
+353 (0) 21 493 5145