Academic Information Searching : Methods, Sources and Documentation - G CPH (2026)
Doctoral School of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University
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:
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- Structured literature search – How to apply a structured method to prepare and carry out your search e.g. for a literature review
- Evaluating and organizing 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 organizing search results
- Other perspectives on searching – How to use AI tools, citation search and other tools to find relevant literature
For additional information, updates, and registration, please refer to AAU PhDMoodle via the link provided on the right side of this page.