Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 02 June 2023
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop introduces the basics of critically appraising health information. It takes a practical look at how to evaluate evidence and provides a toolkit of resources that you can apply throughout your studies.
You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills Blackboard course.
There is also a How to critically appraise health information online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- Evaluating the evidence you find
- Applying basic principles of critical appraisal
- Identifying resources and tools to help critically appraise research
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please contact UWE Bristol Library.
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