Dr Asma Jabeen
Literature Review is Integral part of PhD research. Here is list of PhD Literature Review Resources
List of best PhD Literature Review Resources
1. Academic Databases
Check different academic databases such as Web of science, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, JSTOR, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for literature search and review. You can find scholarly articles, journals and conference papers from various disciplines.
2.University Libraries
University libraries offer tons of resources for literature search. You can explore both physical and digital repositories. Explore books and manuscripts of your interest relevant to your PhD research topic. You can utilize interlibrary loan services to request specific literature from other international libraries. University libraries contain thesis, dissertations, and research papers of specific journals. These can provide valuable insights and serve as references for structuring your work.
3. Research Platform
Join research platforms like ResearchGate. Such research networks help researchers to connect globally and provides access to preprints research articles.
4. Conferences
Academic conferences can be helpful in valuable recommendations for literature and experts in your field which in turn might lead to potential collaborations.
5. Government Reports
Government agencies and international organizations publish reports on various topics. These documents can offer valuable information on specific research topic.
6. Reference Management Tools
Use Reference management tools such as Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley to organize and cite your research sources efficiently.
Conclusion
Extensive literature review requires a strategic approach. Students and researchers can use combined approach of traditional academic databases with emerging tools and platforms for efficient PhD literature Review.
