Literature Synthesis Part 2: Structured Searching

Session Description

Now that you know what kind of literature synthesis project you will be working on, it’s time to practice searching. After attending this session, you will be able to select the appropriate databases and apply the structured search method in most search environments.

Learning outcomes:

• translate your PICO or concept map into structured search statements;
• apply structured search techniques in common database environments such as OVID, ProQuest, EBSCO, and the PubMed interface;
• practice search translation and data export into citation managers