Using Consensus for Evidence-Based Search

This library guide walks you through signing up for Consensus and using its two core search modes, Pro Search and the Consensus Meter, to find and summarize peer-reviewed evidence on a research question. You come away able to filter results by study design or journal rank and interpret the meter for yes-or-no questions.

Task

Research & literature

Time

10 min

Level

beginner

Cost

Free tier — There is a free tier that covers this, with paid limits above it.

Tools

Consensus

Published

Not dated