Research Camp: Advanced searching skills for comprehensive reviews
The systematic and comprehensive approaches of retrieving and identifying relevant evidence for research syntheses require advanced searching skills and thorough documentation. This advanced-level module dives into the processes and considerations necessary for the types of searches used in systematic and scoping reviews.
Through demonstration with an example search and provision of instructional resources to help you apply the practices to your own topic, this session will guide you through breaking down your research question into search concepts, selection of sources to search, identification of search terms, and application of the search in multiple databases. Furthermore, we will cover best practices in documenting your searching and results, with a focus on using the PRISMA-S checklist to ensure transparency of your search methods.
Related LibGuide: Research Camp for Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Grad Students by Lindsay McNiff
- Date:
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Audience:
- Graduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Camp Workshops
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