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Evidence Based Practice II: finding the right information

Abstract

Evidence Based Practice requires finding and assessing quality peer-reviewed literature. This one hour class will help participants develop a clear understanding of different study designs, including strengths and weaknesses, and introduce basic resources for peer-reviewed literature.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Develop search strategies to answer well-built research question
• Identify types of study designs
• Recognize study strengths and weaknesses
• Identify literature resources

Agenda

• Class introductions
• Types of studies
• Study design exercises
• Literature resources

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Author

Sheila Snow-Croft, Public Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region