Self-Direction

The skills to set goals for yourself and manage progression toward reaching those goals in order to assess your own progress when using information and communication technologies (ICT) (van Laar et al., 2017). Key components: goal setting, willingness of individuals to take control of their own learning when using ICT, proactively taking steps toward decisions/actions when using ICT, monitoring progress, assessing whether previously set goals have been met (Holt and Brockett, 2012; Quieng et al., 2015).

Insights

Knowledge Base Articles

JAMAevidence features

JAMAevidence hosts a collection of guides and tools that enables users to study, practice, and teach evidence-based practice.

Programs

Introduction to Conducting Systematic Reviews

This introductory, discussion-based class will help you get started on your systematic review or meta-analysis. Prior to attending, you will complete the first Cochrane Interactive Learning module to learn more about the methodology.

Library Research Skills

Starting a new research project? Wondering where to start your search for information? Join us for our Library Research Skills (formerly “Research Survival Skills") workshop!

Self-Editing Workshop

Whether drafting an email, typing up your thesis or a manuscript for publication, it is important to edit your work. While feedback from others is important to the editing process, the finished product is ultimately a reflection on the author.

The Index Flex

In this workshop, you will learn strategies to build and/or optimize your online presence, increase the visibility of your expertise and work, and familiarize yourself with a variety of impact metrics, such as the H-index.

The Write Stuff: Write Now

Reach the finish line of your thesis, capstone, or dissertation with The Write Stuff: Write Now! During the session, participants learn how to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to efficiently write a research project.

Tutorials

Cochrane Interactive Learning

Learn more about the systematic review process through Cochrane Interactive Learning’s self-directed learning modules.