Systematic Literature Review: An Introduction

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Brief Introduction

Explore the different types of literature review and consider the importance of systematic literature reviews.

Course Summary

Learn how to conduct a systematic literature review and discover strategies for conducting comprehensive searches, critically appraising research, and synthesizing evidence.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of systematic literature reviews in research
  • Learn how to develop a research question and search strategy
  • Discover methods for critically appraising and synthesizing research

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to conduct a systematic literature review
  • Understanding of critical appraisal and evidence synthesis
  • Skill in developing a research question and search strategy

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of research methodology
  • Access to relevant literature databases

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video-based

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Requirements

  • This course is for students looking to gain an understanding of how to review literature and the types of literature reviews available. Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Knowledge

  • Introduction to the literature review and business plan (Dissertation)Different types of literature reviewTraditional literature review vs systematic literature reviewAdvantages and disadvantages of traditional literature reviewsSystematic literature reviewsThe importance of systematic literature reviews for organisationsIdentifying a research topicThe research cycleFactors to consider when identifying a research topicResearch questionsDeveloping a research question

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to conduct a systematic literature review and improve your research skills with this comprehensive online course. Students have praised the course for its thoroughness and practical approach to conducting literature reviews.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is praised by many users for its practical approach to conducting systematic literature reviews.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Thorough and comprehensive course content
  • Excellent guidance on conducting literature reviews
  • Practical and hands-on approach to learning
  • Great resources and tools provided for conducting literature reviews

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too dense and time-consuming
  • Lack of interaction with instructors or other students
  • Limited opportunities for feedback on assignments
  • Not suitable for beginners or those with limited research experience
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Dr Andre Soares, Ella Hatton
Coventry University
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