Learning objectives
1st LEARNING ENPOINT: the student is expected to know how the various types of academic research engines and their different purposes
2nd LEARNING ENPOINT; the student is expected to be able to describe the different types of academic research engines, the different type of search filters, the concept of bibliometric indexes.
3rd LEARNING ENPOINT: the student is expected to be able develop autonomous judgement on the research strategy via the main available academic research engines
4th LEARNING ENPOINT: the student is expected to discriminate the different academic research engines, their different purposes, and to master their technical language
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
Approach to the Introduction to the use of the main academic research engines and their purposes
Full programme
Types of academic research engines and their purposes: Scopus, Web of Sciences, Pubmed, Clarivate, GoogleScholar
How to search for a scientific publication, the use of the main search filters and the use of keywords
Bibliometric parameters: what they are and where to find them
Bibliography
No textbooks will be used; the lessons will be based on the use of power-point presentation and interactive connection via web to the main academic research engines
Teaching methods
Interactive class lectures with practical examples of the utilization of the most common academic research engines, use of power-point presentation
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the objectives will be ascertained through interactive discussion with the students during lessons. Since this is an elective didactic activity, it is not expected a final exam, but only the certification of attendance.
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