From Research Question to Evidence Map: Mastering Scoping Reviews
₵1,500.00
Join our 3-day introductory professional class design on Scoping Reviews (aligned with academic research training for students, early-career researchers, and thesis writers).
Class dates:
- Day 1: Monday May 27 2026
- Day 2: Tuesday May 28 2026
- Day 3: Wednesday May 29 2026
Target Audience
- Undergraduate & postgraduate students
- Early-career researchers
- Thesis & dissertation writers
- Health, education, and social science researchers
Overall Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to independently design, plan, and begin conducting a scoping review using recognized methodological frameworks (e.g., JBI / PRISMA-ScR).
*** This class will be conducted via Zoom
What you will learn
DAY 1: Foundations of Scoping Reviews
Theme: Understanding the Method
Learning Objectives
- Understand what scoping reviews are and when to use them
- Differentiate scoping reviews vs systematic reviews vs literature reviews
- Learn core frameworks (Arksey & O’Malley, JBI methodology)
Topics Covered
- Introduction to evidence synthesis
- Purpose of scoping reviews
- Key differences: Scoping vs Systematic vs Narrative reviews
- The PCC framework (Population, Concept, Context)
- Overview of PRISMA-ScR guidelines
Practical Session
- Group exercise: Identify research topics suitable for scoping reviews
- Convert broad topics into PCC-based research questions
Assignment
- Draft 2 scoping review questions using PCC format
DAY 2: Designing a Scoping Review
Theme: Planning the Methodology
Learning Objectives
- Develop a scoping review protocol
- Build structured research questions
- Identify appropriate databases and sources
Topics Covered
- Writing a scoping review protocol
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Search strategy development: Keywords vs MeSH terms
- Boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT)
- Data sources: PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, institutional repositories
- Study selection process (screening stages)
Practical Session
- Build a sample search strategy
- Create inclusion/exclusion criteria for a selected topic
Assignment
- Draft a mini scoping review protocol (1–2 pages)
DAY 3: Data Extraction, Mapping & Reporting
Theme: From Evidence to Output
Learning Objectives
- Understand data charting and extraction
- Learn how to map evidence
- Learn reporting standards
Topics Covered
- Data extraction frameworks (charting tables)
- Thematic analysis in scoping reviews
- Evidence mapping techniques
- Introduction to PRISMA flow diagram
- Writing up scoping review results
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Practical Session
- Build a sample data extraction table
- Simulate screening of abstracts
- Create a simple evidence map
Final Assignment
- Present a mini scoping review plan (topic → question → search strategy → data extraction outline)
Assessment (Optional)
- Participation (20%)
- Protocol draft (40%)
- Final mini project (40%)
Tools Introduced
- Google Scholar / PubMed
- Zotero or Mendeley (reference management)
- PRISMA flow diagram generator
- Excel / Google Sheets for data charting
Optional Add-On (Post Course)
- 1-week mentorship clinic
- Guided full scoping review publication support
- Thesis integration coaching (especially for Ghanaian universities)
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