Literature review 2: managing and evaluating your bibliography - 3rd/2nd year PhD students
This course aims to equip students with essential skills for online bibliographic research, focusing on subject-specific tools provided by the University Library. Participants will learn to interpret bibliometric indicators, understanding their strengths and limitations, and will gain proficiency in correctly citing sources and managing complex bibliographies using reference management tools.
The objectives of this course are:
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to know and to use online tools for bibliographic research, with a special focus on the University Library’s discipline-specific tools
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Interpret bibliometric indicators and recognize the pros and cons.
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Cite sources correctly and manage complex bibliographies using reference managers.
- ECTS: 1
- Total hours: 12
- Language: English
- Mode of participation: blended
- Course code: INV.TRSVL.9
- Category: BASIC TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
How To Apply
Contact for registration: dottorati@unimib.it
- OPENING of registrations: 3 Oct. 2025
- CLOSING of registrations: 1 Nov. 2025
The course will take place from November 3 to December 3, 2025.
All mandatory activities (lectures, discussions, exercises) are online and asynchronous.
Two optional but strongly recommended in-person meetings are scheduled - one introductory session and one feedback/discussion session.
To be awarded the CFUs, participants must have completed all the online lessons and activities (quiz and exercises) , and participate in forum discussions.
The objectives of this course are:
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to know and to use online tools for bibliographic research, with a special focus on the University Library’s discipline-specific tools
-
Interpret bibliometric indicators and recognize the pros and cons.
-
Cite sources correctly and manage complex bibliographies using reference managers.
Name of the faculty: Stefania Fraschetta, Margherita Zambotto
Contact for registration: dottorati@unimib.it