RSNE4330 – Specialization in literature review as a research methodology

Knowledge

After completing the course, you should have gained knowledge about:

• different types of literature review (e.g., scoping, systematic, meta-analysis and theoretical)
• how to select the appropriate type of review based on the research question and existing literature
• procedures for conducting literature searches (e.g. following PRISMA guidelines and applying other relevant resources) How to interpret the results of different types of reviews (e.g. learning how to read tables, plots, and consider publication bias). Understanding the potential limitations of the review
• how literature reviews are conducted in practice

• available software to support literature review (e.g., Rayyan, Covidence, and AI tools for screening).

Skills

After completing the course, you should be able to: 

• interpret the results of different types of reviews, including their strengths and limitations

• select the appropriate type of literature review for a research project (e.g., master’s thesis)

• plan and conduct a literature review, such as identifying search terms, article screening, quality appraisal, etc (e.g. hands-on exercises with different databases and search strings).

General competence 

After completing the course, you should have gained:

• the ability to recognise different types of literature review and interpret their results

• an appreciation for the strengths and limitations of the different review types

• hands on experience planning and conducting at least one type of literature review

The teaching is comprised of lectures and seminars.

Compulsory activities:

• Individual written assignment

The compulsory components must be completed and approved in order to sit the exam and are valid for three years.

Refer to the guidelines for attendance and extended deadlines for compulsory activities.