UNIVERSITY OF OULU · FINLAND
Conducting Literature Reviews
PhD · Taught in en · UCAS DP00AT85-3001
At a glance
1 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
PhD
Level
This field-specific doctoral level course focuses on the essential skills required for conducting comprehensive literature reviews. It covers the purpose, scope, and different types of reviews, including systematic, narrative, and scoping reviews. Students will learn the methodology of systematic reviews, from planning and formulating research questions to developing effective search strategies and assessing the quality of literature. The course also addresses the use of databases, reference management tools, and AI-driven technologies in the review process, as well as techniques for analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing findings. Ultimately, participants will gain the expertise to write and critically assess literature reviews.
Curriculum
The course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of literature review processes. Key topics include:
- Implementation Period
- Purpose, scope and type of literature reviews (e.g. systematic, narrative, scoping)
- Method of systematic literature reviews
- Planning a literature review (research questions and research strategy)
- Search strategies, assessing the quality of the literature sources
- Databases, reference management, AI driven tools
- Analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing literature
- Writing a literature review
- Assessing the quality of literature reviews
Frequently asked questions
- What is the 'Conducting Literature Reviews' course about?
- This is a field-specific doctoral level course focusing on essential skills for comprehensive literature reviews, covering their purpose, scope, types, and methodologies including systematic reviews.
- Who is this course intended for?
- This course is designed for doctoral students within the fields of Technology, Chemistry, and Geosciences.
- Are there any tuition fees for this course?
- No tuition fees are listed for this doctoral course.
- What topics are covered in the curriculum?
- The course covers the purpose and types of literature reviews, the methodology of systematic reviews, planning search strategies, assessing literature quality, using databases and AI tools, and writing and assessing literature reviews.
- How can I apply or register for this course?
- You can register for the course by visiting the University of Oulu Peppi system and following the on-screen instructions. The enrollment period is from August 1, 2024, to March 20, 2025.
- What are the career outcomes for this course?
- The skills acquired in conducting literature reviews are fundamental for any doctoral candidate's academic career, enabling rigorous research and publication.
Entry requirements
Field-specific doctoral level courseTarget group: Technology, Chemistry and Geosciences
This course is intended for doctoral students within the fields of Technology, Chemistry, and Geosciences.
Fees
Tuition (international)No tuition fees are listed for this doctoral course.
Tuition (home)No tuition fees are listed for this doctoral course.
LivingNo living cost estimates are available for this specific course.
How to apply
1. Visit the University of Oulu Peppi systemAccess the registration portal via the provided link.
2. Register for the CourseFollow the on-screen instructions within the Peppi system to enroll in the 'Conducting Literature Reviews' course.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'Conducting Literature Reviews' course about?
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This is a field-specific doctoral level course focusing on essential skills for comprehensive literature reviews, covering their purpose, scope, types, and methodologies including systematic reviews.
Who is this course intended for?
+
This course is designed for doctoral students within the fields of Technology, Chemistry, and Geosciences.
Are there any tuition fees for this course?
+
No tuition fees are listed for this doctoral course.
What topics are covered in the curriculum?
+
The course covers the purpose and types of literature reviews, the methodology of systematic reviews, planning search strategies, assessing literature quality, using databases and AI tools, and writing and assessing literature reviews.
How can I apply or register for this course?
+
You can register for the course by visiting the University of Oulu Peppi system and following the on-screen instructions. The enrollment period is from August 1, 2024, to March 20, 2025.
What are the career outcomes for this course?
+
The skills acquired in conducting literature reviews are fundamental for any doctoral candidate's academic career, enabling rigorous research and publication.