Dates for our January – March 2019 Information Skill Training Sessions are below. Please see our Information Skills Training page for full details. Contact liaison@sgul.ac.uk to book a session.
Getting Results: Finding healthcare literature for your learning and research
This session is for SGUL/FHSCE students and staff who are carrying out more in-depth research, such as for a literature review, dissertation, research project etc.
Recommended for: SGUL/FHSCE staff and students
Wednesday 6th Feb 11:00 -12:30
Wednesday 20th Feb 10:30 – 12:00
Thursday 7th March 11:00 -12:30
Monday 25th March 14:00 -15:30
Systematic reviews – Finding and managing the evidence
Systematic literature searching for systematic reviews, research projects or service developments.
Recommended for: NHS staff & researchers
Wednesday 23rd Jan 13:00-16:00
Wednesday 27th Feb 10:00-13:00
Wednesday 27th Mar 13:00-16:00
Introduction to critical appraisal
Introduction to the concepts of critical appraisal and evaluating healthcare literature.
Recommended for: NHS staff & researchers
Wednesday 30th Jan 15:00-16:30
Wednesday 20th Mar 10:30-12:00
Citation metrics – an overview
An overview of traditional and alternative metrics, with the opportunity for hands on exploration of a range of metrics.
Recommended for: Researchers or SGUL/FHSCE staff and students
Monday 21st Jan 12:00 – 13:00
Finding the evidence
Introduction to healthcare resources and training in how use them effectively to support evidence-based clinical practice or decision-making.
Recommended for: NHS staff
Monday 21st Jan 14:00 – 16:00
Wednesday 13th Feb 15:00-17:00
Thursday 21st Mar 14:00 – 16:00
Library Inductions for NHS Staff
Recommended for: NHS staff
Wednesday 2nd Jan 10:00 – 11:00
Wednesday 6th Feb 10:00 – 11:00
Wednesday 6th Mar 10:00 – 11:00
Keeping up-to-date
Introduction to a range of services that will help you keep up to date with current literature.
Recommended for: NHS staff & researchers
Friday 22nd March 14:00 – 15:30
Getting Started with Twitter
A session for those new to Twitter, offering a hands-on practical workshop exploring this growing social media platform, with particular focus on how Twitter can be used in a professional context.
Recommended: For anyone wanting to get familiar with Twitter
Tuesday 26th Feb 13:00 -14:30
Thursday 21st Mar 10:00 – 11:30
The following course is available on request, please email liaison@sgul.ac.uk for details
Refworks
Recommended for: SGUL/FHSCE staff and students
Personalised training
If you cannot make any of the times, we are happy to arrange sessions for either individual or larger groups depending on your needs. To organise a bespoke session please email us at liaison@sgul.ac.uk
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