Members of OXSREV have a long history of delivering training on systematic evidence evaluation methods to a wide range of participants.
Training Workshops:
Introduction to Systematic Evidence Evaluations
Our Systematic Evidence Evaluation training workshops, available both online
or in-person, introduce participants to the theory, principles, history, and practical steps behind evidence synthesis.
Over five days, you'll learn how to plan, conduct, and communicate systematic evidence evaluations. The practical skills taught on this course can directly apply to your own research and policy work.
Course Outline
This course introduces participants to systematic evidence evaluation as a powerful tool to synthesise knowledge in environmental science; however, this methodology may be applied to any field of research or policy. This knowledge is commonly used to summarise the knowns and unknowns of a subject and employed to improve decision-making in policy and to direct research.
The course draws on best practice guidance and existing systematic reviews and systematic maps to take students through the process of starting a systematic evidence evaluation. Participants will learn how to apply some of the elements used in a systematic review to make their own work (not just future systematic reviews) more robust and reliable.
An important feature of the course is that it will proceed in an open, collaborative environment with shared learning and peer-to-peer support. Active participation helps build confidence in applying the techniques of systematic review and simulates the work of a real systematic review team in action.
The course comprises plenary sessions for the whole group and breakout sessions for smaller group work. Participants will receive access to all materials presented during the course and a certificate recognising their participation.
Key Information
Fees
£500 (£600 inc. VAT) per participant
Duration
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5 Days
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20 Hours (5 x 2-hour seminars and facilitated group work, and 10 hours of preparation and personal assignments)
SKILLS DEVELOPED ON THIS COURSE
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Critical Appraisal
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Data Analysis
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Data Visualisation
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Database Design
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Question Framing
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Online Tool
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Project Planning
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Reference Management
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Research Design
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Resource Discover
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Science/Policy Interface
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Spreadsheets
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Systematic Evidence Evaluation
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Teamwork
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Transparent Research
Course Structure
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Learning
Aims
Session 1:
An Introduction to Systematic Evidence Evaluation
Learning Aims:
Introduce the concepts of systematic evidence evaluation and the history of systematic reviews
Session 3:
Searching for Literature
Learning Aims:
Introduce the concepts of systematic evidence evaluation and the history of systematic reviews
Session 5:
Presenting a Systematic Evidence Evaluation with Impact
Learning Aims:
Gain a good understanding of how to handle the data and visualise the results.
Session 2:
Starting a Systematic Evidence Evaluation
Learning Aims:
Understand the processes involved in setting up a systematic evidence evaluation
Session 4:
Screening & Data Extraction
Learning Aims:
Understand and implement the steps involved in screening records for relevance and extracting relevant data from studies that meet inclusion criteria.
Sign Up
Our 5-day courses run monthly, starting on the second Monday of each month.
The next course begins Monday, 08 December.
For group bookings, private courses, or other requests please email us directly at: