Content
A systematic literature review is defined as: “A systematic, explicit, and reproducible method for identifying, evaluating and synthesizing the existing body of completed and recorded work produced by researchers, scholars, and practitioners.” Fink, A. (2019). Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
The course Advanced Workshop (Systematic) Literature Reviews is designed to support researchers who are planning or preparing a systematic literature review. If you are not at this stage yet or already conducting a systematic literature review, you are recommended to first consult your research needs and ideas with an information specialist.
On the first day of the course, you will receive and discuss information on the background, theoretical and methodological elements of (systematic) literature reviews. You will be encouraged to think about your own cases, research questions, and potential approaches.
The second day of the course will be focused on practice and Q&A interactions. You will try out practical tools that can assist you throughout various stages of a (systematic) literature review. Moreover, you will discuss your chosen review approach and any challenges or issues that arise from your research setting.
The level of systematicity required for your review will vary based on the research goal. In some cases, a less-structured ‘narrative review’ may suffice. However, reporting you process reliable and replicable is a good practice for any type of literature review.
RESULT
This course will help you gain insight in the various aspects and most advanced approaches of conducting a (systematic) literature review. The course is better defined as a workshop because it will focus on practicing advanced techniques and using novel tools, which you will be able to employ sooner or later in your own review.
The course consists of usable theory and background information, several examples, and practical exercises taking place during live sessions. After each live session a deliverable is handed in to ensure you will finish the course with a concrete review plan.
Learning aims:
- Develop a review plan to report the systematic literature review process in a reliable and replicable manner, ensuring transparency and credibility in research.
- Differentiate between various types of reviews to make informed decisions about when to use a systematic versus a narrative approach based on the research goals.
- Apply practical tools and techniques that assist in various stages of a systematic literature review, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the review process.
Prerequisites
Dates and location
Please feel free to enquire about the course. For information about the content of the course please contact Stella Kruit-van Rossum email: s.a.kruit@utwente.nl. For organisational matters contact Henriëtte Otter: h.l.c.otter@utwente.nl (e.g., to ask about the possibility of exceptional accommodation in the prerequisite course).