Are you interested in conducting a systematic review or evidence synthesis but unsure how to get started? The University Library has responded by developing the Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis Savvy Researcher Workshop Series. This series provides crucial training necessary for conducting an evidence synthesis including definitions, methods, and tools. The workshop series offers insights into different types of literature reviews, including systematic reviews and scoping reviews, systematic searching techniques and strategies, and the use of AI tools.
• Feb. 11, Introduction to Types of Literature Reviews, Megan Sapp-Nelson 3-4 pm, Grainger Library Rm 233/235.
• Feb. 13, Systematic Reviews: The What, Why and How, Anna Liss Jacobsen, 3-4 pm, Grainger Library Rm 233/235.
• Feb. 18, Learning a New-to-You Database, Megan Sapp-Nelson, 3-4 pm, Grainger Library Rm 233/235.
• Feb. 25, Connecting Your Research Question to the Databases: Understand How Knowledge Organization Can Affect Search Strategy Design, Yali Feng, 3-4 pm, Grainger Library Rm 233/235.
• Mar. 4, AI Tools for Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis, Sarah Park, 3-4 pm, Grainger Library Rm 233/235.
• Mar. 25, Scoping Reviews – Purpose and Process, Peg Burnette, Noon–1 pm, online.
More information for each session can be found on the Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis Savvy Researcher calendar.
The series offers free and open workshops, but pre-registration for each session is required. For online sessions, a Zoom link will be sent on the morning of the session.
Please contact the Evidence Synthesis Working Group or Anna Liss Jacobsen ajacobse@illinois.edu with questions.