Academic Information Searching : Methods, Sources and Documentation

Welcome to Academic Information Searching: Methods, Sources and Documentation

Description:

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the various aspects that are important when searching for literature as part of your PhD

We recommend that you take this course in the beginning of your PhD.

The course covers these areas:

Structured literature search – How to apply a structured method to prepare and carry out your search e.g. for a literature review

Evaluating and organising your search - How to prepare and apply relevant criteria for assessing and documenting the search results. How reference management tools can facilitate the process of organising search results

Other perspectives on searching – How to use text mining, citation search and other tools to find relevant literature

The course is a “toolbox for research”-course with a mix of presentations and hands-on activities, either individually focusing on your own PhD-project or in small groups with a shared focus. Remember to bring your computer.

Preparation prior to the course: Please read the articles on the reading list (will be attached later). 

Assignments:

There will be both class activities and a home assignment. The home assignment will be introduced during the course. You are required to complete the assignment after the course and hand it in by a specific date, usually a week later

Enrolment, details and information: 

https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/course/view.php?id=2528 – April

https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/course/view.php?id=2526 – November

https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/course/view.php?id=2527 – November

https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/course/view.php?id=2529 – November