Once you have found articles on your search topic, you will need to critically appraise the studies you have found.
This process involves assessing the methodological quality of research, identifying any strengths or weaknesses and any risk of bias. The process of critical appraisal will help you understand gain insight into the quality of evidence available and its value and usefulness in a particular context.
The Critical appraisal for medical and health sciences guide will introduce you to the basics of critical appraisal.
Reading critically means asking questions as you read a text, so you can identify:
from Study Zone Digital's Critical reading guide.
Use the Critical reading checklist to help you develop your crtical reading skills.