About
What this module covers
This module is part of the suite of literature review modules research. It provides on the screening, data extraction, critical appraisal, synthesis, and dissemination process in a literature review. By engaging with the content in this module, you will:
- Identify the stages in the screening process.
- Learn about data elements and the data extraction process.
- Recognise the need to critically appraise research studies.
- Discover different techniques for synthesising research evidence and data.
- Understand the importance of publishing your review.
This module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Key consideration
Synthesis is the key stage in any review, and maintaining transparency during screening, extraction, appraisal and synthesis is just as important as it is in other aspects of the review process.
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Attribution and acknowledgement
Crediting creators or attributing content is a core part of both academic integrity and of being a digital citizen more broadly.
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