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Forthcoming skills sessions

• Oct

  02
  Advanced Evidence Searching
  MS Teams - 12:00
  Please register using this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/36b8da1b-6168-4eab-8204-ac0d90ebcfb6@3a4e48d5-2a9d-45aa-8001-70f6a8186d0e Whether it's for clinical practice, personal development or research, learn the skills and techniques needed to conduct an effective search of major evidence databases such as Medline, CINAHL and PsycInfo.
  
• Oct

  07
  Bite Sized Critical Appraisal #1: RCTs, Systematic Reviews & Cohorts - Oh My! Study Designs & the Evidence Hierarchy
  MS Teams - 12:00
  Please use this link to register for the session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/988bbb4d-0654-46df-bd66-da65e04147a1@3a4e48d5-2a9d-45aa-8001-70f6a8186d0e Discover the pros and cons of different types of research, from case studies to large scale reviews and qualitative investigations. Where to find simple checklists to help you decide if research is reliable.
  
• Oct

  14
  Bite Sized Critical Appraisal #2: What on earth is P<0.05? and other basic stats you'll see in articles - For Beginners
  MS Teams - 12:00
  Please use this link to register for the session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb6f99f8-6952-4445-8ac5-c9e0902f8b48@3a4e48d5-2a9d-45aa-8001-70f6a8186d0e Breaks down the most common statistical terms and concepts into plain, easy to understand language - so when you see them in an article, you will have a clearer sense of what they mean.
  
• Oct

  21
  Bite Sized Critical Appraisal #3: You're Fired! Spotting bias in research as an apprentice in Snake Oil Sales
  MS Teams - 12:00
  Please this link to register for the session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4083f607-9096-4cad-bc62-c3fbbbc881f8@3a4e48d5-2a9d-45aa-8001-70f6a8186d0e Put yourself in the shoes of someone trying to sway the outcome of a study. Imagine walking through each phase of a trial, making strategic choices that would present your new product in the best possible light. This exercise can reveal just how easily results can be nudged or skewed—and help you become a savvier reader of research.
  
• Nov

  04
  Finding and using reliable resources
  MS Teams - 11:00
  Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b6fa4273-9345-4e61-bfad-16af1a177f04@3a4e48d5-2a9d-45aa-8001-70f6a8186d0e Join this session showcasing the Trust’s Knowledge and Library Hub and the wide range of resources available, equipping you with effective search skills to enhance evidence based practice and support your professional development.