1. Describe different types of literature reviewing styles identifying commonalities and diversities in approaches
2. Develop a clear answerable question using an appropriate framework
3. Discriminate key steps in conducting a literature review systematically using an appropriate framework
4. Examine the systematic processes of data screening, extraction and synthesis
5. Articulate and evaluate quality and risk of bias in evidence selected
6. Create a review protocol demonstrating the synthesis of evidence and justifying methods selected

This module uses experiential learning approaches to support student learning and engagement with understanding the literature reviewing techniques for the development of a written protocol. Content will relate to the systematic review processes including Cochrane and include integrative, narrative, realist and scoping review methodologies to widen the discussion of what constitutes a systematic review and alternative approaches of searching and reviewing literature systematically.

Students should normally be registered to a research degree. Contact the module coordinator prior to registration.
Students need to have access to librarian and library to assist with search strategies.

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

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