Academic Information Management : Methods, Sources and Documentation - A
Doctoral School of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University
Welcome to Academic Information Searching : Methods, Sources and Documentation A (2026)
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 AI-tools and citation search 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.
For additional information, updates, and registration, please refer to AAU PhD Moodle via the link provided on the right side of this page.