Alberta Research Centre for Health EvidenceAlberta Research Centre for Health Evidence

Research Skills Searching Labs

PEP Workshop November 23-25, 2015

Goal

By the end of this unit, participants will understand the principles and practice of searching the literature effectively for evidence-based materials in their subject interests.

Objectives:

  1. Participants will be able to select appropriate databases and other resources in their area of interest
  2. Participants will be able to search these resources effectively for evidence based information

Session Outline

  • Demonstration of how to formulate a search strategy
  • Demonstration of databases and other resources appropriate to the group
  • Hands-on practice and coaching in a computer lab for searching this literature