Scientific Writing
Literature Review and Synthesis
Search, screen, appraise, and synthesize scientific literature using practical methods for health research questions.
Search, appraise, and synthesize evidence for stronger research questions.
Build searchable questions
Use PICO, keywords, MeSH terms, and Boolean logic to make literature searches more precise.
Search scientific databases
Navigate PubMed and related sources with a reproducible search strategy.
Screen and appraise evidence
Assess relevance, quality, and fit before using studies in a review or protocol.
Synthesize what you find
Organize evidence into useful summaries that clarify gaps and guide research decisions.
Know exactly what to do next.
Lessons are organized into short, completable steps so learners can make progress even during a busy clinical or research week.
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Section 1: Conducting a Literature Search
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Section 2: Finding and Analyzing Research Gaps
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Section 3: Capstone Project
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