Critical appraisal is an important element of the evidence-based practice process. It involves examining research to judge its validity and relevance. Critically appraising the evidence ensures that only reliable and trustworthy research informs your decisions and practice.
Critical appraisal checklists
Checklists can help guide your thinking as you appraise research. A selection are linked below.
Joanne Briggs Institute checklists
Centre for Evidence Based Medicine worksheets
Books and EBooks
The library also has a collection of books and ebooks covering critical appraisal and the evidence based practice process.