Knowledge through expertise

Alternative training available

You may wish to learn how to search and appraise the literature at your own pace.  See below for online training modules available to you.

Literature searching ELearning modules

There are seven short elearning modules available to guide you through searching published articles and evidence to support learning and clinical practice. They are suitable for beginners or for people wanting to refresh their skills. 

Building the foundations

• Module 1 Introduction to searching
• Module 2 Where do I start searching?
• Module 3 How do I start to develop a search strategy?

Developing the skills

• Module 4 Too many results? How to narrow your search
• Module 5 Too few results? How to broaden your search
• Module 6 Searching with subject headings

Applying the skills

• Module 7 Searching the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub and bibliographic databases

Critically appraising the evidence base

There are eight 30 minute modules covering topics such as introduction to critical appraisal, how to appraise systematic reviews, and an introduction to critical appraisal tools.  Click the link for critically appraising the evidence base.