Systematic Literature Review 1600-SZD-ID-SPL
A systematic review is an objectified method of studying scientific literature. It revolves around a reliable summary of data obtained from as many carefully selected secondary sources as possible. It allows the researcher to address a research question with the use of clear and well-defined ways of identifying, assessing and synthesising sources. Systematic reviews of literature are essential to developing the theory and practice in many scientific disciplines, including social sciences. Sound knowledge of the field supports scientific work, including the production of academic articles and doctoral dissertations.The course aims to teach PhD candidates conducting systematic, in-depth reviews of sources, i.e. scientific literature and available research results with the use of various bibliometric and bibliographic databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, others) as well as QDA (Qualitative Data Analysis) software, reference and text collection managers (Zotero EndNote, etc.) and testing applications using AI (such as Scite, Elicit, Research Rabbit). Classes will take the form of a lecture combined with exercises. During the lecture, PhD students will learn the procedure for conducting systematic reviews of sources and how to use bibliometric and bibliographic databases. Students will also get familiar with a selection of exemplary systematic reviews. During the practical part, each PhD student will carry out an individual project - a systematic review of the literature on a selected research problem. The result of the project will be a concise writing essay pertaining to the primary research trends within a given scientific problem. The piece will present the available research results in an organised manner and identify still various research gaps. To successfully pass the course, students are expected to familiarise themselves with the assigned readings and finalise the individual assignment, which will include a literature review and the use of recommended tools as per the instructor’s requirements. Knowledge of bibliographic databases and QDA software is not a prerequisite for attending the course. However, basic understanding of literature management programs is welcome. The course is not recommended for doctoral students in the legal sciences discipline due to the specific nature of the reviews in this discipline.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UW_01 – make use of knowledge from various fields of science, in particular the social sciences in order to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform tasks of a research nature, and in particular to: define the purpose and object of scientific research in the field of the social sciences, formulate a research hypothesis; develop research methods, techniques and tools and apply them creatively; make inferences based on scientific findings
UK_04 - participating in scientific discourse in the field of the social sciences
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KK_01 - critically evaluating achievements within a given scientific discipline in the field of the social sciences
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the
permitted number of explained absences: Knowledge of bibliographic databases and QDA software is not a prerequisite for attending the course. However, basic understanding of literature management programs is welcome. The course is not recommended for doctoral students in the legal sciences discipline due to the specific nature of the reviews in this discipline. Regular attendance is mandatory, the student is allowed for one absence (45 mins), out of ten meetings 45 mins each. Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): The final assessment is based on individual marks for each separate task in the course of the seminar (literature selection – 33%, literature analysis – 33%, individual systematic literature review project – 33%)
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: Preparation and presentation of the individual SLR project accordingly to instructions and tools provided.
Evaluation criteria: The instructor will evaluate students’ work following two criteria, e.g. the substantive criterium, and the ability to apply the principles of scientific writing.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Petticrew, M., & Roberts, H. (2008). Systematic reviews in the social sciences: A practical guide. John Wiley & Sons.Dodatkowa:
Czakon, W. (2013). Metodyka systematycznego przeglądu literatury. Podstawy metodologii badań w naukach o zarządzaniu, 47-67.
Galvan, J. L., & Galvan, M. C. (2017). Writing literature reviews: A guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences. Routledge.
Gough, D., Oliver, S., & Thomas, J. (Eds.). (2017). An introduction to systematic reviews. Sage.4. Mazur, Z., & Orłowska, A. (2018). Jak zaplanować i przeprowadzić systematyczny przegląd literatury. Polskie Forum Psychologiczne, 23(2), s. 235-2515.
Booth, A., Sutton, A., & Papaioannou, D. (2016). Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. Sage
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