This information session will cover the basics of conducting a systematic review and will identify tools and resources that can support the systematic review process. Attendees will learn how a systematic review is defined and characterized, steps of the systematic review process, identify and learn about the PRISMA checklist and flow chart to improve the reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses examples of systematic review literature from varied disciplines, and strategies for managing the complex process of conducting a systematic review.

Session Outcomes:

Recognize and understand what a systematic review is and what it is not
Discern whether conducting a systematic review is the proper synthesis for your research
Build a research plan for conducting a systematic review

Contact:

Courtney Waugh - Librarian, Research & Scholarly Communication
cwaugh5@uwo.ca

Event Type:

Training / Workshop

Audience:

Faculty, Graduate Students

Department:

Western Libraries