Level Up Your Literature Reviews: Advanced Digital Tools for Emerging Researchers

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Document Type

Lecture

Conference Title

Pacific Libraries Workshops

Organization

University of the Pacific

Location

Virtual

Date of Presentation

11-12-2025

Abstract

Tired of drowning in PDFs and losing track of key themes? Transform your literature review process from overwhelming chaos to systematic mastery. This hands-on workshop will equip graduate students and emerging researchers with a powerful digital toolkit that integrates cutting-edge AI with proven qualitative analysis methods.

What You'll Master:

  • Systematic search strategies using ScopusAI to identify relevant literature efficiently
  • Qualitative coding techniques in Dedoose to analyze and organize your sources thematically
  • Strategic citation management using RefWorks or Zotero alongside your Dedoose analysis
  • AI-enhanced analysis using NotebookLM and chatbots to uncover hidden patterns and generate insights
  • From chaos to clarity: Transform coded themes into coherent outlines and compelling arguments

Complete Workflow You'll Practice: Starting with search strategy in ScopusAI → importing and coding sources in Dedoose → building your citation library in RefWorks/Zotero → identifying additional themes with AI tools → creating structured outlines → writing with confidence

Why This Approach Works: This systematic method helps you move beyond surface-level summaries to develop the critical analytical skills that distinguish high-quality literature reviews. You'll build rigorous research habits while leveraging AI to enhance (not replace) your scholarly thinking.

Hands-On Learning: Come prepared with your laptop and a research topic – we'll work through real examples and you'll leave with a functioning workflow tailored to your field.

Interactive Q&A: Get specific guidance on discipline-specific challenges, software troubleshooting, and adapting these methods to your unique research context.

Perfect for thesis writers, dissertation researchers, and faculty developing systematic review skills.

Stop reinventing the wheel – start building the literature reviews your field deserves.

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