The course is given in two parts. The first part includes the literature review that is done at the beginning of the doctoral program before formulating research questions for the first study.
The second part can optionally be used to provide a research background in the framework report for the licentiate thesis or doctoral dissertation or as a basis formulate research questions.
Introduction is given to literature search techniques and methodology for critically judging scientific papers. The course provides skills through own training in searching for relevant scientific literature for the dissertation. The most important methods and sources for searching for published and unpublished material will be covered and the principles for systematic database search will be introduced. The knowledge is acquired in supervision and in contacts with the university‘s library.
To be admitted to the course, students must either have been admitted to the doctoral programme Energy Systems in the Built Environment or have a relevant thesis subject at Dalarna University or another higher education institution. Doctoral students who have not been admitted to a doctoral programme at Dalarna University are accepted subject to space in the course
Application Code:
HTEB3PEW
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