Advanced Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews (In-person) 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.
Participants will need access to a laptop during the session. You are welcome to bring your own device; or we have a number of them available to borrow from the RSTR. Note: If you bring your own, please ensure that you connect it to the 'eduroam' Wi-Fi network before the session.
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
Related LibGuide: Systematic Reviews by Siobhan Bowman
- Date:
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Research Skills Teaching Room
- UCC Library:
- Boole Library
- Audience:
- Postgraduates UCC Staff
- Categories:
- Training