Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Quantitative Research)This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
• Overview of the critical appraisal process
• What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
• Interpreting statistics
• Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending.
Dates:
Thurs 5th July
Tues 17th July
Thurs 16th August
Tues 21st August
Fri 31st August
Tues 18th September
Or training can be tailored to the requirements of your team
Time: 2-30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Qualitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
• Overview of the critical appraisal process
• What to look for when appraising a qualitative study
• Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Dates:
Tues 10th July
Tues 17th July
Thurs 16th August
Tues 21st August
Fri 31st August
Tues 18th September
Or training can be tailored to the requirements of your team
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases. The session will cover the following:
• Registering for an NHS Athens username and password
• Planning a database search strategy
• Combining search terms
• Applying limits to a search
• Accessing NHS e-journals
• Saving searches/Creating email alerts
Dates:
Tues 3rd July
Thurs 19th July
Tues 24th July
Tues 7th August
Fri 24th August
Tues 4th September
Fri 21st September
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
*Session will take place in the library
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions. The session will cover the following:
• Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
• The hierarchy/levels of evidence
• Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
• Author and journal title searches
• Using the clinical query filters
Dates:
Fri 20th July
Tues 14th August
Tues 25th September
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Booking Information
To book a place on any of the courses listed or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Louise Wann (Library Information Skills Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Thursday 22 September 2011
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training Sessions (October - December 2011)
Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Quantitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
• Overview of the critical appraisal process
• What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
• Interpreting statistics (p-values and confidence intervals)
• Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that you read the paper before attending.
Dates:
Tues 11th Oct
Thurs 20th Oct
Tues 8th Nov
Fri 25th Nov
Tues 29th Nov
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUHThis session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
• Overview of the critical appraisal process
• What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
• Interpreting statistics (p-values and confidence intervals)
• Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that you read the paper before attending.
Dates:
Tues 11th Oct
Thurs 20th Oct
Tues 8th Nov
Fri 25th Nov
Tues 29th Nov
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Qualitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
• Overview of the critical appraisal process
• What to look for when appraising a qualitative study
• Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that you read the paper before attending
Dates:
Fri 14th Oct
Thurs 27th Oct
Tues 15th Nov
Tues 22nd Nov
Thurs 1st Dec
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue:E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases. The session will cover the following:
• Overview of NHS healthcare databases (HDAS)
• Planning a database search strategy
• Combining search terms
• Applying limits to a search
• Accessing NHS e-journals
• Saving searches/Creating email alerts
Dates:
Tues 4th Oct
Thurs 13th October
Fri 21st Oct
Tues 24th Oct
Thurs 3rd Nov
Fri 11th Nov
Thurs 17th Nov
Thurs 24th Nov
Tues 6th Dec
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Venue:E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions. You will need to haved attended the introductory session before attending the advanced session.
The session will cover the following:
• Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
• The hierarchy of evidence
• Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
• Author and journal title searches
• Searching using Clinical Query filters
Dates:
Tues 18th Oct
Fri 28th Oct
Fri 18th Nov
Thurs 8th Dec
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Time:2:30-4:30pm
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Making the most of Google
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
• Planning your Internet search strategy
• Google search tips
• Using the Google advanced search
• Using Google Scholar to search for scholarly literature
• Searching Google books
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Library and Knowledge Service, WMUH
Searching the Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
• Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
• Browsing full-text systematic reviews
• Conducting keyword searches
• Searching using thesaurus terms
• Displaying and downloading results
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Library and Knowledge Service, WMUH
Searching for Evidence on the Internet
This session will focus on utilising high quality internet resources in order to search for evidence-based information. This session will cover:
- Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
- Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Library and Knowledge Service, WMUH
Booking Information
To book a place on any of the courses listed or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Louise Wann (Library Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Friday 3 June 2011
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training Session (July - September 2011)
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training
July - September 2011
Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Quantitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
Interpreting statistics
Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending.
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
Interpreting statistics
Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending.
Dates:
Tues 19th July
Fri 29th July
Thurs 11th Aug
Thurs 1st Sept
Tues 13th Sept
Tues 13th Sept
Tues 27th Sept
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Time: 2-30-4:30pm (all sessions)
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Introduction to Reading Research Papers (Qualitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a qualitative study
Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a qualitative study
Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending
Dates:
Fri 22nd July
Tues 9th Aug
Fri 19th Aug
Tues 6th Sept
Thurs 15th Sept
Thurs 29th Sept
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Fri 19th Aug
Tues 6th Sept
Thurs 15th Sept
Thurs 29th Sept
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all sessions)
Venue: E-learning room, Education Centre, WMUH
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases.
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases.
The session will cover the following:
Registering for an NHS Athens username and password
Planning a database search strategy
Combining search terms
Applying limits to a search
Accessing NHS e-journals
Saving searches/Creating email alerts
Registering for an NHS Athens username and password
Planning a database search strategy
Combining search terms
Applying limits to a search
Accessing NHS e-journals
Saving searches/Creating email alerts
Dates:
Thurs 7th July
Tues 12th July
Tues 26th July
Fri 12th Aug
Tues 16th Aug
Thurs 18th Aug
Thurs 25th Aug
Fri 2nd Sept
Thurs 22nd Sept
Tues 12th July
Tues 26th July
Fri 12th Aug
Tues 16th Aug
Thurs 18th Aug
Thurs 25th Aug
Fri 2nd Sept
Thurs 22nd Sept
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all sessions)
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions.
The session will cover the following:
Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
The hierarchy of evidence
Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
Author and journal title searches
Searching using Clinical Query filters
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions.
The session will cover the following:
Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
The hierarchy of evidence
Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
Author and journal title searches
Searching using Clinical Query filters
Dates:
Thurs 28th July
Tues 23rd Aug
Fri 23rd Sept
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Tues 23rd Aug
Fri 23rd Sept
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all sessions)
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Making the most of Google
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
Planning your Internet search strategy
Google search tips
Using the Google advanced search
Using Google Scholar to search for scholarly literature
Searching Google books
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
Planning your Internet search strategy
Google search tips
Using the Google advanced search
Using Google Scholar to search for scholarly literature
Searching Google books
This session is available on an indivudal/small group basis at a time suitable for the learner.
Searching the Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
Browsing full-text systematic reviews
Conducting keyword searches
Searching using thesaurus terms
Displaying and downloading results
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
Browsing full-text systematic reviews
Conducting keyword searches
Searching using thesaurus terms
Displaying and downloading results
This session is available on an indvidual/small group basis at a time suitable for the learner
Searching for Evidence on the Internet
This session will focus on utilising high quality internet resources in order to search for evidence-based information.
This session will cover:
Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
This session will focus on utilising high quality internet resources in order to search for evidence-based information.
This session will cover:
Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
This session is avialable on an individual/small group basis at a time suitable for the learner.
Booking Information:
To book a place on any of the courses listed, for any queries or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Louise Wann (Library Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Louise Wann (Library Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training (April-June 2011)
Introduction to Appraising Research Papers (Quantitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
Interpreting statistics
Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending.
All group training sessions take place in the e-learning room located within the Education Centre at WMUH at 2:30-4:30pm
Dates :
Tues 12th April
Thurs 5th May
Fri 13th May
Tues 24th May
Thurs 2nd June
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Introduction to Appraising Research Papers (Qualitative Research)
This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
What to look for when appraising a qualitative study
Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
Participants will be emailed a copy of the paper that the group will be appraising prior to the session. It is highly recommended that participants read the paper before attending.
All group sessions take place in the e-learning room within the Education Centre at WMUH at 2:30-4:20pm
Dates:
Tues 26th April
Tues 10th May
Thurs 26th May
Thurs 9th June
Or request training tailored to the needs of your team
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases. The session will cover the following:
Registering for an NHS Athens username and password
Planning a database search strategy
Combining search terms
Applying limits to a search
Accessing NHS e-journals
Saving searches
All group sessions take place in the e-learning room located within the Education Centre at WMUH at 2:30-4:30pm
Dates:
Tues 5th April
Tues 19th April
Thurs 21st April
Thurs 12th May
Thurs 19th May
Fri 27th May
Tues 7th June
Fri 17th June
Or individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions.
The session will cover the following:
Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
The hierarchy of evidence
Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
Author and journal title searches
Searching using Clinical Query filters
All group training sessions take place in the e-learning room located within the Education Centre at WMUH at 2:30-4:30pm
Dates:
Thurs 28th April
Fri 20th May
Tues 14th June
Or
individual/small group by appointment with the library trainer
Making the most of Google
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
Planning your Internet search strategy
Google search tips
Using the Google advanced search
Using Google Scholar to search for scholarly literature
Accessing NHS e-journals via Google Scholar
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Searching the Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
Browsing full-text systematic reviews
Conducting keyword searches
Searching using thesaurus terms
Displaying and downloading results
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Searching for Evidence on the Internet
This session will focus on utilising evidence-based internet resources in order to search for evidence.
This session will cover:
Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
Searching/browsing the NHS Evidence specialist collections
Individual or small group training by appointment only
Booking Information
To book a place on any of the courses listed or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Louise Wann (Library Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Monday 16 August 2010
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training (September - October 2010)
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training
September – October 2010
September – October 2010
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases.
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases.
The session will cover the following:
- Registering for an NHS Athens username and password
- Planning a database search strategy
- Using the basic database search
- Combining search terms
- Applying limits to a search
- Accessing NHS e-journals
- Saving searches
Dates: Thurs 2nd Sep, Tues 14th Sep, Tues 5th Oct, Thurs 7th Oct, Fri 22nd Oct, Thurs 28th Oct
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all group sessions) or invidual training by appointment.
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions.
The session will cover the following:
- Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
- The hierarchy of evidence
- Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
- Author and journal title searches
- Searching using Clinical Query filters
Dates:
Thurs 30th Sep, Fri 15th Oct
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all group sessions) all individual training by appointment.
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
New! Introduction to Appraising Research Papers for Nurses and Midwives (Quantitative Research)
The ability to read, interpret and critically evaluate clinical research is an integral part of the evidence-based practice process. This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising quantitative research study using the example of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) The session will cover the following:
- Levels of evidence and the different types of quantitative research
- What to look for when appraising a research paper (randomised controlled trial)
- Group work - appraising of a RCT research paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
It is highly recommended that participants read the paper (which will be sent by the course facilitator) prior to the session.
Dates:
Tues 7th Sept, Thurs 23rd Sep, Tues 12th Oct
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all group sessions)
Venue: E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
New! Introduction to Appraising Research Papers for Nurses and Midwives (Qualitative Research)
The ability to read, interpret and critically evaluate research is an integral part of the evidence-based practice process. This session will provide participants with an introduction to critically appraising qualitative research studies. The session will cover the following:
- Definition and examples of qualitative research
- What to look for when appraising a research paper - the use of a checklist
- Group work - appraising of a qualitative paper using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist
It is highly recommended that participants read the paper (which will be sent by the trainer) prior to the session.
Dates:
Tues 21st Sep, Fri 29th Oct, Thurs 14th Oct
Time: 2:30-4:30pm (all group sessions)
Making the most of Google
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
- Planning your Internet search strategy
- Google search tips
- Using the Google advanced search
- Using Google Scholar to find scholarly literature on the web
This session is offered as indivdual or small group training only
Venue: Library & Knowledge Service, Education Centre, WMUH
Searching the Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
- Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
- Browsing full-text systematic reviews
- Conducting keyword searches
- Searching using thesaurus terms
- Displaying and downloading results
This session is offered as indivdual or small group only
Venue: Library & Knowledge Service, Education Centre, WMUH
Searching for Evidence on the Internet
This session will focus on utilising evidence-based internet resources in order to search for evidence. This session will cover:
- Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
- Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
- Searching/browsing the NHS Evidence specialist collections
This session is offered on an indidual or small group basis only.
Venue: Library & Knowledge Service, Education Centre, WMUH
Group Training sessions
All group training sessions take place in the E-Learning room (formerly tutorial room) located within the Education Centre. The room is equipped with PCs giving learners the opportunity for hands-on practice and support from the library trainer.
Individual Training
All sessions are also available on an individual or small group basis at a time convenient for the learner. Please contact the library trainer to book an appointment.
Booking Information
To book a place on any of the courses listed or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Louise Wann (Library Trainer)
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
Thursday 25 February 2010
Evidence-Based Information Skills Training Sessions (July 2010)
For access to e-resources for London visit HILO!
Finding the Evidence: Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases
This session will equip you with the skills necessary to formulate an effective search strategy and conduct a database search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases.
The session will cover the following:
Registering for an NHS Athens logon
Planning a database search strategy
Combining search terms
Applying limits to a search
Accessing NHS e-journals
Saving searches
Dates:
Tues 6th July
Thurs 8th July
Tues 13th July
Fri 23rd July
Fri 30th July
Venue and Time
E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
2:30-4:30pm
Answering Clinical Questions: Advanced Healthcare Database Searching
This session builds upon skills acquired from the introduction to database searching session by exploring how to utilise database searches to answer specific clinical questions.
The session will cover the following:
Formulating a clinical question using the PICO model
The hierarchy of evidence
Advanced search techniques e.g. truncation and adjacency searching
Searching using thesaurus terms and sub-headings
Author and journal title searches
Fri 16th July
Venue and Time:
E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
2:30-4:30pm
Making the most of Google
Google is the worlds most popular search engine. This training session will equip you with the skills to search it to its full potential. The session covers the following aspects:
Planning your Internet search strategy
Enhancing your Google search
Using the Google advanced search
Using Google Scholar to find scholarly literature on the web
Dates:
Fri 9th July
Time and Venue:
E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
2:30-4:30pm
Searching the Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the best single resource for systematic reviews and clinical trials on the effects of health care interventions. The session will cover the following aspects:
Introduction and overview of the Cochrane Library databases
Browsing full-text systematic reviews
Conducting keyword searches
Searching using thesaurus (MeSH) terms
Displaying and downloading results
Dates:
TTues 20th July
Venue and Time:
E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
2:30-4:30pm
Searching for Evidence on the Internet
This session will focus on utilising evidence-based resources in order to search for the best evidence on the Internet. This session will cover:
Searching the TRIP (Turning Research into Practice) database
Searching the NHS Evidence portal (hosted by NICE)
Searching/browsing the NHS Evidence Specialist Collections
Dates:
Thurs 15th July
Venue and Time:
E-Learning Room, Education Centre, WMUH
2:30-4:30pm
Group Training sessions
All group training sessions take place in the E-Learning room (formerly tutorial room) located within the Education Centre. The room is equipped with PCs giving learners the opportunity for hands-on practice and support from the library trainer.
Individual Training
If you are unable to attend the group training please contact the library trainer to arrange an individual training appointment at time convenient for you. The Library also runs drop-in search clinics on Monday and Wednesday between 10am and 4pm where there is no need to book.
Learner Comments:
“Fantastic session, I like the assurance of further assistance anytime”
“Thank you so much for your time the Friday before last. I really enjoyed our 1:1 session on advanced database searches; the knowledge is helping me tremendously with my work.”
“An excellent and relaxed learning environment”
“Session is very useful; the presenter’s explanation is very clear and can be followed easily. Hands-on practice session is great to reinforce learning”
Booking Information:
To book a place on any of the courses listed or to make an appointment for individual training, please contact:
Patricia Bowen Library & Knowledge Service
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Tel: 0208 321 5968
Email: library@wmuh.nhs.uk
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