Methods in Research Synthesis: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
From 15 Jan 2024 until 18 Jan 2024 - BIOPOLIS-CIBIO, Vairão, Portugal (Face-to-face)
The process of synthesising research findings has been increasingly used in ecological and biological sciences. The course is developed for students and researchers at an early career stage and aims to provide basics on literature search and review. Participants will be able to:
(1) understand the process of research synthesis, incl. search protocols, and software;
(2) conduct a systematic literature search and review; and
(3) apply different methods for analyzing published scientific evidence, such as meta-analysis tools.
Day 01 | January 15, 2023
| 9:45-13:00
Introduction to research synthesis
Protocols for Systematic Reviews
Software for literature management: Mendeley and EndNote Introduction
| 14:00-17:45
Hands-on class: Performing a literature search with search engines
Group activity – Challenge release
Day 02 | January 16, 2023
| 9:45-13:00
Hands-on class:
– Gathering and reviewing published evidence
– Analysing the outcomes of literature reviews
An Example of Systematic Review: Best practices in the literature review process
| 14:00-17:45
Group activity – Challenge development
Day 03 | January 17, 2023
| 9:45-13:00
Introduction to meta-analysis
Methods and approaches in meta-analysis
| 14:00-17:45
Group activity – Challenge development
Day 04 | January 18, 2023
| 9:45-13:00
Group activity – Challenge development
| 14:00-17:45
Group activity – Challenge presentations
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Cláudia Fernandes (Coordinator) | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - LPDM
Joana Vicente (Coordinator) | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - InvasionS
Ângela Lomba | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO – ECOCHANGE
Ana Margarida Medeiros | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - LPDM
Ana Catarina Teixeira | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - LPDM
Ângela Lomba | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO – ECOCHANGE
Ana Margarida Medeiros | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - LPDM
Ana Catarina Teixeira | FCUP, BIOPOLIS/CIBIO - LPDM
SELECTION CRITERIA
The course will be open to a maximum number of 20 participants.
75% of available student slots are reserved for BIODIV students.
Priority will be given to:
• 1st year and other PhD students attending the BIODIV Doctoral Program;
• PhD students attending other courses;
• Other post-graduate students and researchers.
REGISTRATION
80€ (students) | 120€ (other participants)
CIBIO-InBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%
Participation is free of charge for BIODIV Students MBGE 1st year Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
CIBIO-InBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%
Participation is free of charge for BIODIV Students MBGE 1st year Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
Registration fees do not include accommodation or meals
No ECTS credits are awarded for attending the course. Participants receive a certificate of attendance without quantitative evaluation
No ECTS credits are awarded for attending the course. Participants receive a certificate of attendance without quantitative evaluation
Application deadline: December 08, 2023
To apply, please fill the form available HERE