EastBio Systematic Review and Mapping Methods Course

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This course introduces systematic reviewing and mapping methods, focusing on maximising comprehensiveness, transparency, and objectivity.

Facilitator name: Neal HaddawayParticipant cap: 30

Learning Outcomes:This 2 day course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of systematic reviews and systematic maps. Core learning objectives include:<ul><li>Understanding the distinction between systematic methods and traditional reviews, and when to use systematic reviews vs. maps.</li><li>Gaining familiarity with coordinating bodies, methodological standards, and review protocols.</li><li>Developing skills in stakeholder engagement, question formulation, and protocol development.</li><li>Learning to construct effective search strategies, manage databases, and use review software (e.g. Rayyan).</li><li>Practising screening procedures, data extraction, coding, and critical appraisal techniques.</li><li>Exploring synthesis approaches (narrative, quantitative, qualitative) and methods for visualising and reporting findings.</li><li>Learning best practices for writing, publishing, and effectively communicating systematic review results to various audiences.</li></ul>The course combines theoretical foundations with hands-on exercises to build practical, transferable skills in evidence synthesis.

Expected background knowledge: Understanding of how scientific research is conducted and published, experience of using bibliographic databases and searching for academic information. If you have further questions, please email <a href="mailto:enquiries@eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk" title="mailto:enquiries@eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">enquiries@eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk</a>.Please note the cancellation policy on the <a href="https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/eastbio/training/training-overview" title="https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/eastbio/training/training-overview" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EastBio Website</a>.

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