Topic outline

  • Content:

    • more advanced understanding of key information sources in one’s own field; update on databases, e-journals, e-books, visual resources, citation information
    • systematic information retrieval and utilising information skills in research work
    • defining more precisely the information needs relevant to one’s own research subject and conceptual analysis of the subject
    • a systematic information search process and strategies
    • assessment of search results and information sources, source criticism
    • reference practices, reference management tools
    Teacher: Marika Sarvilahti, Information Specialist (marika.sarvilahti@aalto.fi)