CANCELLED: Critical appraisal of articles

The aim of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to critically appraise the methodological quality of a research article.

Target audience

The topic is particularly relevant for PhD-students, master students and employees at the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Psychology, and the Oslo University Hospital.

Learning outcomes

After attending this course, you will:

  • Have knowledge of key questions you can pose when reading a research article, for example:
    • What is this paper about?
    • Has the correct study design been used?
    • Which biases (if any) does the study have?
  • Have a better understanding of how to critically appraise different types of primary and secondary studies using checklists
  • Have appraised a research article using a checklist

In the course, the presentation will be accompanied by practical exercises, and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Preparations and Teaching Methods

  • Prior knowledge: Basic knowledge and understanding of the scientific method, statistics, and different types of clinical studies.
  • Format: Classroom-based course
  • Preparation: You will need to skim-read the article that will be discussed and critically appraised together during the course. You will receive all needed materials by e-mail few days before the course.
  • Course certificate: No

Price

The course is free of charge

Register for the Course

This course has been cancelled.

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Library of Medicine and Science

 

Published Jan. 2, 2026 9:00 AM - Last modified May 18, 2026 11:07 AM