Study skills
How to critically appraise healthcare research
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 19 June 2024
14:00 - 15:00 - 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 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.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will 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.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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