# Critical Appraisal Practice: Systematic Reviews

- By: Juliano Magro - Author / Andrea Thompson - Author / Caitlin Plovnick
- Publisher: Zenodo
- Source: [Open Textbook Library](https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/critical-appraisal-practice-systematic-reviews)
- Licence: Attribution-NonCommercial
- PDF: https://zenodo.org/records/16903571

This concise workbook, aimed for librarians and other educators who teach Evidence-Based Practice, introduces key principles for critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses. It guides readers through evaluating the quality, reliability, and relevance of these studies. The book covers different types of reviews, the steps involved in conducting a systematic review, common biases encountered, and how to interpret forest plots. It also includes practical exercises and resources for educators.