Skills for Knowledge Enquiry University of Stirling

Overview

If yes, then this module in Skills for Knowledge Enquiry at University of Stirling is for you.

This module offers knowledge and skills in conducting systematic reviews of evidence and critical appraisal of research. You will learn the key steps in the process of systematic review such as developing a review question, devising a search strategy, searching electronic databases, screening, critical appraisal and report writing. You will have an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ as you will apply these skills to a review question of your interest.

Objectives

The module is designed to:

• introduce the fundamentals of systematic review methodology and distinguish between systematic and other types of reviews;
• outline key steps in the systematic review process and highlight the importance of methodological rigour, transparency, critical thinking and critical reflection;
• develop the key practical skills required to conduct a systematic review (developing a research question, devising a search strategy, systematic searching using research databases, reporting search outcomes, screening, and critical appraisal including quality assessment).