Introduction to Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users
- Course Number
- CHL5434H
- Series
- 5400 (Epidemiology)
- Format
- Online
- Course Instructor(s)
- Andrea Tricco
Course Description
This course will teach students about systematic reviews in general, as well as how to conduct a systematic review. This information will be used by the students to conduct a systematic review in the topic of their choice, with guidance from the course directors. Please note that the students will not be completing a full systematic review during the duration of the course, due to course timelines.
Course Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Identify which organizations conduct knowledge synthesis
- Discern individuals who can be involved with the knowledge synthesis team
- Differentiate between different types of knowledge synthesis, such as systematic reviews and qualitative evidence reviews
- Distinguish between different types of evidence that can be summarized in a knowledge synthesis
- Develop a knowledge synthesis question
- Establish the eligibility criteria for knowledge synthesis
- Create a knowledge synthesis protocol
Methods of Assessment
| Assignment 1 (knowledge synthesis question) | 30% |
| Assignment 2 (knowledge synthesis protocol) | 50% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Participation | 10% |