Develop more thorough (re)search strategies

Gain a more in-depth understanding of literature research and benefit from learning new research strategies during this advanced literature finding workshop. You’ll not only learn to judge and reflect on your own (re)search process, but can also take accountability and communicate your (re)search.

This advanced course is aimed at people who have prior experience with setting up a research and search strategy, but want to expand their skills.

You’ll learn to:

•    select, review and evaluate sources based on your information needs;

•    reflect on your approach in formulating a search string, as well as the corresponding results;

•    using instruments to adjust your strategy to get better, more relevant results;

•    assess the credibility of information, using certain indicators;

•    correctly cite sources and explain related concerns and risks

•    explain the importance of copyright and its main rules;

•    adapt your communication strategy to your message and target group.

Are you just starting out with literature research? Consider attending the literature searching for beginners workshops first to learn the basics.

Before you attend the workshop

Please consult the LibGuide Research Skills - Intermediate level in advance for an overview of the material that is discussed.

Two days preceding the workshop, you'll receive an email with additional information, exercises and a handout plus a link to the Zoom videoconference.

The practicalities

This online workshop is particularly meant for people with 'distance' to the university because of mobility, impairment, health risks or other challenges.

How this workshop benefitted other students:

"This course does help a lot! You make it clear and easy for me to understand