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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
For everyone’s security, the link to this Zoom session will be sent out one day prior to the training. This information is also included in the calendar invitation sent along with your confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
Event organiser
Email: researchlib@deakin.edu.au
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