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Scientific Research & Literature Search

Find the relevant scientific literature with Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and IEEE Xplore: search operators, citation tracking and related articles.

Level
Beginner
Duration
3–6 hours
Format
In person
Location
📍 Marrakech

Overview

Learn to quickly find the relevant scientific literature: Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and IEEE Xplore, with search operators, citation tracking and identification of related articles.

Tools : Google Scholar ScienceDirect Scopus Web of Science PubMed IEEE Xplore

Who is this course for?

  • Master's students
  • PhD students
  • Researchers
  • University teachers
  • Scientists
  • Master's students starting a dissertation.
  • PhD students preparing a literature review.
  • Researchers and university teachers who want more efficient monitoring.

What you will be able to do

  • Build a search strategy from a research question
  • Use search operators and filters
  • Compare databases and choose the most suitable one for your discipline
  • Track citations and find related articles
  • Spot key papers and literature reviews
  • Export and organize your results

Practical exercises and projects

  1. 1 Build a complete query on your topic and compare results across databases
  2. 2 Identify ten key papers and their citations
  3. 3 Prepare a first exported reference list

Program

  1. 01 — Research question and keywords

    Turn a topic into effective queries.

  2. 02 — Google Scholar and advanced search

    Operators, alerts, citations.

  3. 03 — Academic databases

    ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science: filters and comparison.

  4. 04 — Specialized databases

    PubMed for biomedical, IEEE Xplore for engineering and computing.

  5. 05 — Citation tracking and monitoring

    Stay informed and find related papers.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites. Access to some databases depends on your institution's subscriptions.

Teaching method

80% practice / 20% theory

  • Short alternation of theory and exercises: you practice throughout the session.
  • Concrete cases and realistic datasets drawn from professional or academic situations.
  • Limited group size, with the instructor supporting you during the exercises.
  • In-person training in a training room in Marrakech.

Location

📍 Marrakech — in-person training in a training room provided by a partner school. The exact address is given for each session.

Upcoming sessions

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Price

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Frequently asked questions

Some databases (Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect) require a subscription, often provided by universities. The search methods also apply to free resources such as Google Scholar and PubMed.

When a session is open, the "Register" button takes you to the form. Otherwise, ask to be notified: we contact you as soon as the dates are set. The academy then confirms your registration.

In person in Marrakech, in a training room provided by a partner school. The exact address is given for each session.

No. These are practical training courses. For certification preparation courses, the academy prepares you for the exam but does not issue the certification: the official exam is taken with the certifying body.
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