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 on the day. Note: If you bring your own, please ensure that you connect it to the 'eduroam' Wi-Fi network before the session.
More details on the Laptop Loan services are available via the Library website.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 9, 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
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