Journal Club news
Are you starting a new Journal Club?
Would you like some fun activity based critical appraisal sessions to get you started?
For more information on starting a journal club contact Katy Oak or Alison Whight
For more information on starting a journal club contact Katy Oak or Alison Whight
k.oak@nhs.net
Currently running:
Starting January 2026, these voluntary sessions are a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Sharpen your critical appraisal skills
✅ Connect with peers and share ideas
Join us for 8 interactive, in-person Journal Club workshops designed exclusively for University of Plymouth nursing students in Cornwall.
Book a session
Training is available as a single tutorial or a group session and can be tailored to your needs.
For more information contact the library.
Critical appraisal tools
Online resources
- Joanna Briggs Institute
- Cochrane Handbook
- Centre for Evidence Based Management
- CONSORT Statement
- Students 4 Best Evidence
- Glossary | NICE
- Methods for the development of NICE public health guidance
The CONSORT statement recommends what information in randomised trials should be reported and gives simple explanations behind relevant concepts.
Books in the library
- Evidence-based medicine: reading and writing medical papers
- The doctor’s guide to critical appraisal
- Research methods in nursing and midwifery
- Medical statistics made easy
- How to Read a Paper : The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine and Healthcare
Similar books can also be found on the shelves at WB20 and WY20.
Page last reviewed: 12 January 2026