Systematic Review Search Methods and Strategies
Master comprehensive literature searching techniques for systematic reviews across multiple disciplines with this practical course.
Master comprehensive literature searching techniques for systematic reviews across multiple disciplines with this practical course.
This specialized course from NUS teaches advanced systematic review search methods applicable across various fields including social sciences, environmental science, and health sciences. Participants learn essential skills from developing focused research questions to constructing comprehensive search strategies. The course covers practical aspects of systematic searching, including concept modeling, resource selection, and results management using EndNote. Special emphasis is placed on documenting search processes and applying techniques across different databases.
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What you'll learn
Develop focused research questions using systematic frameworks
Select appropriate resources and databases for comprehensive searches
Construct effective and comprehensive search strategies
Master documentation of systematic search processes
Learn to manage and organize search results efficiently
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded quizzes, Knowledge check assessments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches systematic review search methodology across multiple disciplines. Students learn to develop focused research questions, select appropriate information sources, and construct effective search strategies. The curriculum covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications, including hands-on experience with various databases and reference management tools. Special attention is given to documenting search processes and managing search results using EndNote.
Getting Started
Module 1
Develop a focused research question
Module 2
Select appropriate resources to search
Module 3
Construct comprehensive search strategies
Module 4
Document the search process & managing the results
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
Academic Library Leader and Information Science Expert
Sukanya Naidu is currently the Senior Associate University Librarian and Cluster Head of Education, Research & Enterprise Partnerships at the National University of Singapore Libraries. Her career at NUS spans over a decade, beginning as a Medical Librarian before advancing to leadership positions. With a BSc in Nutrition and an MSc in Information Studies, she specializes in information literacy, systematic reviews, and research support services. She has made significant contributions to digital learning through co-creating the MOOC "The Art and Science of Searching in Systematic Reviews," which has attracted over 700 learners from 77 countries. Naidu is known for her dedication to supporting researchers, conducting workshops, and providing in-depth consultations on systematic reviews and information literacy. Her expertise extends to teaching collaborations with faculty, particularly in the medical and nursing fields, and she has earned recognition for her exceptional service through the NUS Quality Service Award.
Research and Medical Sciences Librarian Expert
Toh Kim Kee is a Principal Librarian specializing in STEM research at the National University of Singapore Libraries' Medicine and Science division. She serves as a key instructor for the edX course "The Art and Science of Searching in Systematic Reviews," sharing her expertise in systematic review methodologies. Her work focuses on supporting medical and scientific research through specialized library services, and she can be reached at mlbtkk@nus.edu.sg or +65 6601 7111. Toh has developed comprehensive research guides in Medicine and Pharmacy that have garnered significant usage, with over 18,000 and 6,000 views respectively, demonstrating her impact on academic research support at NUS.
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