Literature Search Course

Searching Literature Course: A Comprehensive Course for Researchers and Professionals

Master the Art of Literature Searching

• Are you struggling to find relevant research for your academic or professional work? Our Literature Search Course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to conduct efficient, high-quality, and systematic literature searches across various disciplines.
• Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this course will help you navigate research databases, refine search strategies, and critically evaluate sources for evidence-based decision-making.

Why Take This Course?

• 🔍 Optimise Your Search Strategy:

Learn advanced Boolean operators, keyword selection, and database filtering techniques.

• 📚 Explore the Best Academic Databases

Gain hands-on experience with PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and more.

• 🔎 Master Systematic Searching

Understand how to conduct structured searches using frameworks like PICO, SPIDER, and PRISMA.

• 📖 Evaluate and Manage Sources

Learn to critically assess the credibility of research papers and organise references using EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley.

• ✅ Enhance Research Efficiency

Save time and improve the quality of your research by eliminating irrelevant or low-quality sources.

Who Is This Course For?

• ✅ Students & Academics – Improve your ability to conduct literature reviews for dissertations, theses, and publications.
• ✅ Healthcare & Science Professionals – Learn systematic approaches for evidence-based practice and clinical research.
• ✅ Librarians & Information Specialists – Strengthen skills in curating and retrieving high-quality academic materials.

What You Will Learn:

📌 Module 1: Introduction to Literature Searching

• Understand the role of literature searches in academic and professional research.
• Identify research gaps and formulate precise research questions.
• Learn concept mapping and the PICO framework for refining research topics.

📌 Module 2: Understanding Types of Reviews

• Explore different types of literature reviews, including systematic reviews, meta-analysis, scoping reviews, and realist reviews.
• Learn structured methodologies such as PRISMA, PICO/PICOS, and AMSTAR.

📌 Module 3: Search Techniques & Strategies

• Master Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine search results.
• Use wildcards, truncation, and proximity operators for precision.
• Develop effective search strings for retrieving high-quality studies.

📌 Module 4: Navigating Research Databases

• Learn how to search key databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and more.
• Apply database-specific filters, citation tracking, and subject headings (MeSH, Emtree).

📌 Module 5: Database-Specific Search Techniques

• Deep dive into major research databases with hands-on techniques for systematic searches, citation analysis, and evidence synthesis.
• Learn advanced search strategies tailored for healthcare, psychology, education, and interdisciplinary research.

📌 Module 6: Systematic Reviews & PRISMA Framework

• Follow the PRISMA methodology for conducting structured literature reviews.
• Learn study selection, data screening, and quality assessment techniques.

📌 Module 7: Reference Management & Citation Tools

• Organise and manage research sources using Mendeley, EndNote, and Zotero.
• Learn proper citation styles (APA, Vancouver, Harvard) and plagiarism prevention.

📌 Module 8: Evaluating & Synthesising Literature

• Assess research credibility using CASP and AMSTAR frameworks.
• Synthesise findings through thematic and narrative analysis.
• Write a structured literature review with critical analysis and evidence integration.

Why Take This Course?

• ✅ Save Time & Improve Efficiency – Learn advanced search techniques to quickly locate relevant studies.
• ✅ Enhance Research Quality – Master systematic methods to ensure credibility and reliability.
• ✅ Boost Academic & Professional Skills – Strengthen your ability to conduct evidence-based research.
• ✅ Practical & Hands-On Learning – Gain real-world experience with database searches and citation tools.

Course Details

• 📅 Duration: [e.g., 8 weeks, online, anyplace and anytime, self-paced]
• 📍 Format: Online (Online PDF, handout, and workshops)
• 🎓 Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion
• 💡 Prerequisites: No prior experience required

Start Your Journey to Research Excellence!

• 🔹 Limited spots available – Enroll now!
• 🔹 Early bird discounts & group enrolments available

📢 Sign Up Today and elevate your literature search skills to the next level!