ScHARR ONLINE COURSE Systematic Approaches to Searching for Evidence (NEW)

 ONLINE course: Tuesday, 28th June AND Tuesday, 12th July 2022 

(1 day course over 2 x half days)

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This interactive online course will cover the key principles of searching for published and unpublished evidence in a systematic, transparent way. 

We will look at turning a research idea into a viable, structured search question; scoping the literature; choosing sources; developing effective strategies and documenting your searches so they can be reproduced.  

The course will draw on ScHARR’s decades of experience at the forefront of evidence synthesis, in addition to highlighting the latest available search tools and emerging techniques from the relevant methodological literature.

The programme will be as follows:

Preliminary session: an exclusive pre-recorded video lecture by Professor Andrew Booth, lead author of Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review, 3rd edition (Sage, 2021).

Session 1 (28th June) will look at:

• the role of the literature search in the evidence review process;
• scoping the literature and choosing sources
• matching your search approach to the a particular review method
• turning a research question into a search strategy

PLEASE NOTE: Delegates will be given a search task to complete in their own time and submit within 7 days (please allow approximately 1 hour for this)

Session 2 (12th July) will look at:

• Common pitfalls of searching (including feedback on search task)
• Reporting searches
• Beyond the “big bang” search - complementary and iterative methods, and when to use them
• Emerging techniques
• Knowing when to stop

Who will benefit from the course?:

Anyone with an interest in conducting or supporting systematic reviews or similar evidence synthesis projects, especially:

• Postgraduate students
• Early career researchers
• Librarians and Information Specialists

We will draw on examples not just from health but also from evidence synthesis in the social sciences and public policy.

For more information visit the course webpage

Course faculty:

ScHARR Information Science Research

                                        

                                                             Mark Clowes

   

Angie Rees

     Anthea Sutton

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New HEDS Paper - Meeting the review family: exploring review types and associated information retrieval requirements

Health Information and
 Libraries Journal

HEDS colleagues, Anthea Sutton, Mark Clowes, Dr Louise Preston and Dr Andrew Booth have published a new review of search approaches for different types of review. Clowes said of the work: "The ever-expanding list of review types can be confusing for information specialists - how should we search for evidence? What sources do we need to include? In this article we categorise the major types of review into "families" with common features, and draw together the current available guidance in one place".

You can access the paper here: 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/hir.12276

Volume36, Issue3
September 2019
Pages 202-222

Abstract

Background and objectives

The last decade has witnessed increased recognition of the value of literature reviews for advancing understanding and decision making. This has been accompanied by an expansion in the range of methodological approaches and types of review. However, there remains uncertainty over definitions and search requirements beyond those for the ‘traditional’ systematic review. This study aims to characterise health related reviews by type and to provide recommendations on appropriate methods of information retrieval based on the available guidance.

Methods

A list of review types was generated from published typologies and categorised into ‘families’ based on their common features. Guidance on information retrieval for each review type was identified by searching pubmed, medline and Google Scholar, supplemented by scrutinising websites of review producing organisations.

Results

Forty‐eight review types were identified and categorised into seven families. Published guidance reveals increasing specification of methods for information retrieval; however, much of it remains generic with many review types lacking explicit requirements for the identification of evidence.

Conclusions

Defining review types and utilising appropriate search methods remain challenging. By familiarising themselves with a range of review methodologies and associated search methods, information specialists will be better equipped to select suitable approaches for future projects.

The Identification and Review of Evidence to Inform Cost Effectiveness Models - One day course - 6th February 2018

© Halifax Hall

HEDS in conjunction with ScHARR's Short Course Unit are running a one day course In Sheffield on 6h February 2018. Dr Suzy Paisley, Professor Eva Kaltenthaler and Dr Paul Tappenden will facilitate the workshop held at the superb Halifax Hall Hotel and Conference Centre. 

The course will enable participants to develop an understanding of the methods available for the identification and review of evidence to inform cost effectiveness models. The course will consist of three sessions:

1. Practical conceptual modelling methods

2. Identification of evidence to inform models

3. Reviewing of evidence to inform models


During the sessions there will be presentations to illustrate the main issues, structured small group discussions working through a set of related questions and practical exercises. The course will be delivered by researchers experienced in health technology assessment in the UK including a cost-effectiveness modeller, information specialist and systematic reviewer.

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Two new books from HEDS

Books are like buses, you wait ages for one to come along and two come at the same time, or something like that. This is the case in HEDS, Information Resources as Andy Tattersall and his and colleague Anthea Sutton alongside fellow ScHARR library and information guru Andrew Booth have published books.

Anthea and Andrew's book, Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review is a second edition of their popular book for Sage and an essential read for anyone wanting to conduct a high quality literature review. Fellow ScHARR colleague and previous member of Information Resources Diana Papaioannou also contributed to the title which came out this month. Whilst Andy has delivered an edited book for Facet that looks at Altmetrics and the potential for research and libraries.

Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review

Showing you how to take a structured and organized approach to a wide range of literature review types, this book helps you to choose which approach is right for your research. Packed with constructive tools, examples, case studies and hands-on exercises, the book covers the full range of literature review techniques,

New to this edition:

· Full re-organization takes you step-by-step through the process from beginning to end

· New chapter showing you how to choose the right method for your project

· Practical guidance on integrating qualitative and quantitative data

· New coverage of rapid reviews

· Comprehensive inclusion of literature review tools, including concept analysis, scoping and mapping

With an emphasis on the practical skills, this guide is essential for any student or researcher needing to get from first steps to a successful literature review.

To purchase a copy

http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=300105#.V3PvSRUrLcs

Altmetrics
A practical guide for librarians, researchers and academics

Whilst Andy Tattersall has published an edited book for Facet Books on the topic of altmetrics. The book also features a chapter from the ever busy Andrew Booth and fellow Information Resources member Claire Beecroft. There are also contributions from Euan Adie at Altmetric.com, Ben Showers who has published previously for Facet on the topic of bibliometrics, and a chapter from William Gunn at Mendeley.

The book also came out this month and hopes to bridge the gap between practitioner and giving advice for library, information professionals and academics how they best make use of altmetrics. 

This book gives an overview of altmetrics, its tools and how to implement them successfully to boost and measure research outputs.

New methods of scholarly communication and dissemination of information are having a huge impact on how academics and researchers build profiles and share research. This groundbreaking and highly practical guide looks at the role that library and information professionals can play in facilitating these new ways of working and demonstrating impact and influence.

Altmetrics focuses on research artefact level metrics that are not exclusive to traditional journal papers but also extend to book chapters, posters and data sets, among other items. This book explains the theory behind altmetrics, including how it came about, why it can help academics and where it sits amongst current measurements of impact.

To purchase a copy

http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=300105#.V3PvSRUrLcs