Study skills
How to critically appraise healthcare research
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 30 November 2023
12:00 - 13:00 - Location
- Online: Microsoft Teams
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop introduces the basics of critically appraising healthcare research. It takes a practical look at how to evaluate evidence and provides a toolkit of resources that you can apply throughout your studies
There is also a How to critically appraise healthcare research workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- identifying common research study designs within healthcare
- analysing different types of research evidence to answer a specific question
- applying the basic principles of critical appraisal to the evidence you find.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
This workshop will take place online in Microsoft Teams – guidance on using Microsoft Teams is available. The workshop will have interactive elements and we recommend that if possible you use a laptop or PC. You may wish to use an additional mobile device or another tab in your browser for the interactive elements.
The room will be open from 10 minutes before the session start time.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Most of our online events take place on Microsoft Teams. Follow this handy guide on accessibility tools within Microsoft Teams.
For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
Instagram
XRelated events
Mon 24 November 2025, 16:00
How to put your reading into your writing
Online
This workshop will help you to learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.
Tue 25 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Specialist practitioners are available in the Library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Tue 25 November 2025, 12:00
CBL coaching drop-in
Kitchen areas, Floors 3, 4 & 5, X Block, Frenchay Campus
No booking, no pressure – just drop by for a friendly, relaxed conversation. Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, you’re not alone.
Tue 25 November 2025, 13:00
Adobe express student academy
Online
Free, online event designed to help students build creative confidence and digital skills using Adobe Express.
Wed 26 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Specialist Practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Wed 26 November 2025, 16:00
Adobe express student academy
Online
Free, online event designed to help students build creative confidence and digital skills using Adobe Express.
Thu 27 November 2025, 09:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Tue 02 December 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Specialist practitioners are available in the Library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Wed 03 December 2025, 10:00
Library disability drop-in
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
The library disability support drop-in service is to provide guidance and arrange further support for disabled students and staff.
Wed 03 December 2025, 10:00
Library disability drop-in
Bower Ashton Library, Bower Ashton Campus
The library disability support drop-in service is to provide guidance and arrange further support for disabled students and staff.
Wed 03 December 2025, 11:30
Thinking differently: neurodiversity - making the most of your memory
Online
Explore ways to help you make the most of your memory and be more organised.
Wed 03 December 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Specialist Practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
You may also be interested in
Library study skills support
There are a number of workshops and other study support available from the library to help you develop your study skills.
Reading and writing
Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.