The goals of the course are to give the participants: an understanding of scholarly communication and publishing; better ability to conduct information searches; knowledge about patents and patents as an information source; experience of critical reflection on the quality and relevance of different sources of information; proficiency in using a bibliographic reference handling software (EndNote).

The course consists of three full days of instruction as well as an individual information search which includes relevance estimation of the search results. We also offer the option to book a time to make an individual search with the assistance of an Information Specialist.

To get credits for the course you are required to participate in at least 80 per cent of the course. You also have to write a report showing an understanding of the process of information retrieval and subsequent handling of search results for the individual subject choosen. The course gives three (3) credits in the doctoral programme. 

Gunilla Thomasson, phone 772 38 74
Hanna-Kari Andersson, phone 772 37 43
Jan Magnusson, phone 772 37 78
Mona Wernbro, phone 772 37 67

An application form can be found below. If you are a doctoral student at another university than Chalmers you should not use this application form but contact one of the examiners.

N.B! These courses are only intended for doctoral students who do not understand Swedish. Concerning courses in Swedish, please click "välj svenska" in the upper right corner of this page.

The course is held between 9.00 and 16.30. You will receive a final schedule about one week before the course.

Apply here!

NB! If there are less than 8 participants 10 days before start, the course can be cancelled.

The course is held in seminar rooms at Chalmers main library.

If you have questions about the course, please contact us by e-mail sent to the Library education department.