How to Quickly Synthesise Research (Online)

17th & 18th October 2023 (2 half days)

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About the course

This course will introduce participants to the concept of research synthesis and explore simple ways to rapidly bring evidence together to inform decision making. During the day we will undertake a search for high quality evidence to answer a clinical question. We will then look at ways of identifying the findings/key themes from the research and present various methods/tools to quickly bring the results together to form a useful overview of the evidence quickly and effectively.

Feedback from previous attendees:

"This course covers a lot of ground in a very accessible and approachable way, and there are things I can take forward and share with colleagues."

"Clearly and effectively presented."

Who will benefit from the course?

If you are new to research synthesis or need to expand your skill set to include rapid synthesis then this course will be ideal. It will offer an introduction to synthesis for those who do not need to undertake full scale systematic reviews, but would like to be able to bring research findings together simply and quickly to form a clear picture. Typical participants might be:

  • Academics & researchers
  • Health and social care clinicians/practitioners
  • Postgraduate students
  • Health librarians and information specialists

Course faculty

Angie Rees

Dates and times

Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th October 2023, 9.30 - 12.30 (BST)

Fees

The fee for this course is £179.

Current members of University of Sheffield staff and students with an active @sheffield.ac.uk email address will be eligible to book onto this course at a reduced rate of £160.

Booking and payment

Payment can be made via credit / debit card or PayPal. 

Non-University of Sheffield applicants - If your employer is paying your fees and they require an invoice, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking. 

Current University of Sheffield staff and students – If you would prefer to be invoiced or to pay via an internal transfer, a purchase order will be required before you make your booking.  Please contact your department administrator or finance team for help with this.

Difficulties making your booking?

If you are having difficulties making your booking, please contact the Online Store directly at onlinestore@sheffield.ac.uk

Course Delivery/Requirements

This course will be delivered using the University's Blackboard platform. 

Requirements

  • Reliable and stable internet connection
  • A PC or laptop
  • Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB headset)
  • Mouse
  • Ability to access Google Sites and other Microsoft/Google Software
    Contact

    For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:

    Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

    The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it is up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research, funding changes, professional accreditation requirements, student or employer feedback, outcomes of reviews, and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

    Information last updated: 9 August 2023

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