This course is run by the Library's Research Support team: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/library/research/index.aspx

Target audience

Postgraduate research students and research staff undertaking a systematic or scoping review.

Pre-requisites

Some experience of searching subject databases, such as Medline or Embase.

Course description

This session will provide an introduction to searching the grey literature and citation searching, and give an overview of some of the tools that can be used to manage the systematic review (SR) process. It will cover the different types of grey literature, how to approach searching these resources and explain how generative AI is starting to be used in some parts of the SR process. Please note: It will not cover the basics of literature searching and searching Medline.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you should:

• understand the different types of grey literature resources and how to search them
• understand the importance of forwards and backwards citation searching
• be aware of the use of generative AI in evidence synthesis
• be familiar with the different tools that can help with managing the SR process

Process

This is a one-hour online course delivered via Microsoft Teams and consists of a presentation with some interaction. Please note that the presentation section will be recorded.

Tutors

Research Support team. Please email the Research Support team with any queries about this course:
library-researchsupport@nottingham.ac.uk

Accessibility

The following list shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course:

• Access MS Teams
• Attend the course at the specified date and time
• Use MS Teams chat box function
• Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
• Follow presentation slides during the course

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at library-researchsupport@nottingham.ac.uk

Webinar access instructions

This is an online session in Microsoft Teams. On the day of the session please use the link in this email to join the meeting. Please do not click the link in this email until the day of the session.

You will need a headset or speakers for the webinar and we recommend that you join 5 minutes before the webinar is due to start so that you can test them. Please mute your microphone, switch off your webcam and open the chat box function as you join the Teams meeting. Any questions can be asked via the chat box.