Academic Information Seeking: Mastering Research Skills
Learn essential academic research skills, from search strategies to citation management in this comprehensive course.
Learn essential academic research skills, from search strategies to citation management in this comprehensive course.
This course provides a thorough introduction to academic information seeking, equipping learners with the skills to conduct comprehensive literature searches for research assignments. Developed by information specialists from the University of Copenhagen and Technical University of Denmark, the course covers the entire search process from defining strategies to evaluating and documenting results. Through three modules, students learn to identify information needs, evaluate databases, set up search strategies, use various search techniques, critically evaluate sources, avoid plagiarism, and manage references. The curriculum includes practical aspects such as using log books to document searches, generating effective search terms, and utilizing reference management tools like Mendeley. Designed primarily for undergraduate students but beneficial to anyone interested in improving their scientific information finding skills, this course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice to enhance academic research capabilities.
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What you'll learn
Identify information needs and evaluate databases and other information resources
Set up search strategies and use various search techniques
Formulate search strings based on research assignments
Identify relevant material types and critically evaluate sources
Search efficiently on the internet and avoid plagiarism
Cite correctly and work with reference management tools
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive guide to academic information seeking, essential for students and researchers across disciplines. Through three focused modules, learners develop skills in preparing, performing, and evaluating academic searches. The curriculum covers key aspects such as generating search terms, identifying various types of academic literature, utilizing reference management tools, and implementing effective search strategies. Participants learn to use advanced search techniques, critically analyze information sources, and properly document their search processes. The course also addresses important ethical considerations in academic research, including copyright respect and plagiarism avoidance. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, the course ensures that learners can immediately apply these skills to their academic work. The use of a logbook throughout the course reinforces the importance of documenting the research process, a crucial skill for academic integrity and reproducibility.
Preparing your search process
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Performing your searches
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Evaluating your search results
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Experienced Information Specialist in User-Centered Information Science
Birgitte Munk Kjærsgaard is an information specialist at the Copenhagen University Library, bringing over 20 years of experience in information science. Her expertise encompasses various subjects, including information seeking and retrieval, information architecture, system evaluation, and usability. As an information specialist, she is particularly focused on the interaction between people and information technology and has extensive experience teaching students at research libraries.
Thomas Skov Jensen, Information Consultant at the University of Copenhagen
Thomas Skov Jensen holds an MA in Culture and Communication and is a qualified librarian. He works as an information consultant at the Technical University of Denmark, where he has been instructing and assisting researchers and students in information seeking since 2006. His primary focus is on enhancing information literacy within higher education by integrating it into the curriculum. In recent years, he has concentrated on innovative teaching methods such as blended learning and the flipped classroom model to improve library instruction and information literacy. He teaches the course Academic Information Seeking, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for effective research.
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