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EBP Guide for Students

Study Design Tutorial

Study Design 101: George Washington University

Learning how to distinguish between study types is very useful when looking for articles on a given topic or searching for literature to support your PICO question. Having a good understanding of the study types helps you identify articles that are the most appropriate for evidence-based practice initiatives.

 

Understanding Different Types of Literature

Below are links to resources that discuss the different types of literature which you will encounter when searching for Evidence-Based articles.  Having a better understanding of how to identify these types of studies will help support your EBP projects or initiatives.

Georgia State University Library: Types of Literature: Evidence-Based Practice