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Tools and techniques for analysing your literature search results

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About the event

Many digital tools are available for reference management, note taking, annotation, and literature analysis. Where should students capture the research data they generate while reviewing literature, and what could this process look like? This session will explore a variety of tools and techniques for managing and analysing search results collected as part of a literature review.

Who should attend

This workshop is targeted at new or recently commenced Higher Degree by Research students; however, staff or other researchers seeking a refresher are also welcome to attend.

Objectives

  • Introduce the topic of research data management as it relates to literature review
  • Discuss common techniques for managing literature search results and options for tools, such as:
    • Features of reference management tools such as Endnote
    • Keeping track of your reading and viewing quantitative data about your literature collection with a master spreadsheet
    • Using NVivo qualitative research software to thematically code and query your literature collection
    • Briefly introduce tools potentially worth exploring if you are interested in automated textual analysis of references or full-text articles.

Resources used

Endnote20, Excel, NVivo, and more.

Important access information

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Research Librarians