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Graduate student confidence following a for-credit systematic review course pilot
Bethany Sheriese McGowan1, Jason B Reed2, Jane Kinkus Yatcilla3
1bmcgowa@purdue.edu, Associate Professor and Health Sciences Information Specialist, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|July 21, 2021
Summary
Purdue librarians developed a successful one-credit systematic review course for graduate students, enhancing their confidence in key research processes. Future plans include expanding credit hours and curriculum integration.
Area of Science:
- Library and Information Science
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Educational Design
Background:
- Academic librarians observed increasing demand for systematic review support across disciplines.
- A formal systematic review service was established by health sciences librarians in 2016.
- The reorganization of Purdue University Libraries into Libraries and School of Information Studies (PULSIS) facilitated course development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, teach, and assess a one-credit systematic review course for graduate students.
- To integrate self-determination theory principles into the course curriculum.
- To evaluate student learning outcomes and confidence in systematic review processes.
Main Methods:
- A backward-design course development model was employed.
- Qualitative pre- and post-assessments explored student motivations and expectations.
- Quantitative post-class assessments measured changes in student confidence levels.
Main Results:
- Students reported increased confidence in all systematic review components.
- Highest confidence gains were observed in using citation managers, understanding systematic review steps, and recognizing the importance of systematic search strategies.
- Qualitative data revealed themes related to student motivations, expectations, and preferences.
Conclusions:
- The pilot systematic review course was deemed successful.
- Future work includes developing 2- and 3-credit hour versions of the course.
- The study offers a model for systematic review course design, learning outcomes, and assessments for librarians and administrators.
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