LibGuides: Homepage: How to read a paper

Online training

Undertstanding health research Aimed at beginners this online tool takes you step by step through the essential questions to ask when evaluating the quality of a paper
Critical appraisal for medical and health sciences - Manchester University Online tutorial taking you through the key elements of critical appraisal
CAL (Critical Appraisal Lowdown)
AN ONLINE, PODCAST CENTRED COURSE IN CRITICAL APPRAISAL.
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THE CONTENT WILL ENABLE THE USER TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY APPROPRIATE
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH APPROPRIATELY TO THEIR PATIENTS.

Training and support from the Trust library service

How to read a paper: an introduction to critical appraisal

What does it involve?

A 2 hour practical session appraising a randomised controlled trial in small group with support from our clinical librarians. Topics covered include using a checklist and statistical concepts commonly used in papers

Who is it for?

Beginners and anyone who would like a refresher

When is it and how can I book?

Check out our training calendar for latest dates and details of how to book

Need help sooner?

Tel: 01296 315427
Email: bht.clinicallibrarians@nhs.net

Useful links

Checklists from the Critical Appraisal Skills programme Downloadable checklists to help you ask the right questions of the paper you wish to appraise. There are different kinds of checklists according to study design
Centre for Evidence-based Medicine, Oxford Checklists and other resources to help you evaluate the evidence
Students 4 best evidence - appraising research Blog style site with hints and tips on topics such as bias, statistics all in an easy to read format