Onboarding
Being a researcher is often described as taking part in an ongoing conversation. In order to understand what this conversation is about and who the participants are, you need to acquire an overview of the literature on the topic and know how to stay updated and critically evaluate what you find. Understanding basic search technique and how to use the databases and search engines efficiently, are crucial tools in this process.
The skills described above are often seen in relation to collecting and organizing the literature, using a reference handling tool. These two sets of tools are fundamental to being able to work efficiently throughout your studies.
Content: Based on our experience with working with phd students and previous input from your group, as well as similar courses at other institutions, we have created a concentrated course with topics that we hope you will find useful - or maybe you simply need to be able to check that you're on the right track.
Where and when: Will be announced on Workplace.
Course responsibles : Toril Sigstadstø and Astrid Heltne, BI library
Click here to access the slide deck from the course held in April 2024