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Forthcoming skills sessions
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Apr11Health Literacy Awareness
Odames Library, Leicester Royal Infirmary - 09:30
A session that explores what health literacy is, why it is important and what we can do to provide information for patients who may have low levels of health literacy. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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Apr17Finding high quality information – Where to start?
Online, via Microsoft Teams - 10:00
An overview of some of the best information resources and how to use them. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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Apr17A step-by-step guide to searching for literature
Online, via Microsoft Teams - 14:00
A librarian will guide you through our seven steps and show you how to conduct a quality literature search. We will also explain how to access the fulltext of articles. Top tips and a comprehensive handout will be provided. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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Apr29Critical Reading Made Easy: Introduction to Research Methodologies & Statistics
Library, Glenfield Hospital - 09:30
Introduction to critical appraisal principles, research methods, essential statistics and qualitative research. Suitable for: All staff needing to read and understand research; especially junior doctors preparing for examinations, Trust grade doctors, staff embarking on research projects, those wanting to launch and run journal clubs. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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Apr29Critical Reading Made Easy: Practical Appraisal
Library, Glenfield Hospital - 13:30
This session focuses on appraising two articles: either a randomised controlled trial, a systematic review or an observational study. The papers selected change for each session so you are able to come more than once to hone your skills. Suitable for: All staff needing to read and understand research; especially junior doctors preparing for examinations, Trust grade doctors, staff embarking on research projects, those wanting to launch and run journal clubs. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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May09Writing for Publication
Online, via Microsoft Teams - 09:30
An introductory workshop on the essentials to consider when starting out in writing and getting work into print. Suitable for: All staff groups, especially junior doctors, researchers and those undertaking programmes of study. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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May14A step-by-step guide to searching for literature
Online, via Microsoft Teams - 10:00
A librarian will guide you through our seven steps and show you how to conduct a quality literature search. We will also explain how to access the fulltext of articles. Top tips and a comprehensive handout will be provided. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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May14Finding high quality information – Where to start?
Online, via Microsoft Teams - 14:00
An overview of some of the best information resources and how to use them. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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May22Critical Reading Made Easy: Introduction to Research Methodologies & Statistics
Library, Leicester General Hospital - 09:30
Introduction to critical appraisal principles, research methods, essential statistics and qualitative research. Suitable for: All staff needing to read and understand research; especially junior doctors preparing for examinations, Trust grade doctors, staff embarking on research projects, those wanting to launch and run journal clubs. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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May22Critical Reading Made Easy: Practical Appraisal
Library, Leicester General Hospital - 13:30
This session focuses on appraising two articles: either a randomised controlled trial, a systematic review or an observational study. The papers selected change for each session so you are able to come more than once to hone your skills. Suitable for: All staff needing to read and understand research; especially junior doctors preparing for examinations, Trust grade doctors, staff embarking on research projects, those wanting to launch and run journal clubs. If no places are available, UHL staff can also book via HELM (www.uhlhelm.com) or contact the library.
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Glenfield HospitalLibrary, Education Centre
Groby Road
LEICESTER
LE3 9QP -
Leicester General HospitalLibrary, Education Centre
Gwendolen Road
LEICESTER
LE5 4PW -
Leicester Royal InfirmaryOdames Library
Level 1, Victoria Building, Infirmary Square
LEICESTER
LE1 5WW