This session is part of a series of short sessions presented by the RCSI Library Research Support team. It is designed to introduce the principles and methods of literature searching for evidence based studies, systematic reviews and clinical guideline development
This one hour session will cover:
- Defining the search
- Exploring terminology
- Freetext and keyword searching
- Using Medical Subject Headings
- Searching for studies by type: filters and clinical queries
- Methods of broadening and narrowing results
- Search strategy and logical combination
- Saves and alerts
Audience: Academics, clinicians, researchers undertaking literature reviews.
Outcomes: A clear understanding of each of the content topics.
Methods: Presentations, live demonstrations, supporting documentation.
Presenters: Grainne McCabe, Information Services Librarian
Date: Friday 12th September
Time: 13:00-13:50
Venue: Harold Browne Lecture Theatre
This event is open to all, no need to register.