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Advanced searching techniques for systematic reviews [Brookfield 2.25] In-Person

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE IN BROOKFIELD HEALTH SCIENCES ROOM 2.25***

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, April 30, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 12:30
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Audience:
  Postgraduates     UCC Staff     UCC Undergraduates  
Categories:
  Training  
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Virginia Conrick

Academic Success Librarian,
Boole Library,
University College Cork.

+353 (21) 490-3953

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Breeda Herlihy

Mercy University Hospital Library,
Centre of Nurse Education,
34 Henry Street, Cork, T12 D682

+353 (0) 21 493 5145