Literature searching - basic level
Date: 18 April 2024 @ 09:00 - 11:00
Timezone: Amsterdam
Get a head start on your research projects by learning the fundamentals of literature research during this two-hour workshop. You’ll learn what to look out for when researching online, how to judge the value of a source, and how to understand how biases can influence methods and interpretations.
This rookie course is a must for everyone who wants to avoid the most commonly made mistakes.
You’ll learn to:
• make reasoned choices in looking for information;
• recognize the value (academic) information possesses;
• formulate a well-founded opinion about accessibility of information to the public;
• reflect on how your own biases can influence method and interpretation;
• examine new information critically.
Are you familiar with the basics of literature research? Consider attending theadvanced literature searchworkshops for more in-depth information and advice.
How this workshop benefitted other students:
"This course does help a lot! You make it clear and easy for me to understand"
! After enrolling, an assignment follows. Do this exercise preceding the workshop
BYOD: bring along your laptop
Contact: https://vu-nl.libcal.com/profile/30110
Keywords: Information skills > Find Literature, Information skills
Venue: HG-1A-01B
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Organizer: Rick Vermunt
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