Find and cite – new online course for master's students
As a master's student, you need to be able to search for information, select and evaluate sources, and correctly cite the sources. KTH Library has developed the course Find and cite where you can learn this. The course is in English.
The course includes videos, texts, and quizzes. It is structured into three modules plus an introduction and a conclusion. The modules are independent, and can be used separately. The entire course is estimated to take 2 hours to complete.
Access the course Find and cite
The course is accessed through KTH's learning platform Canvas and is open to everyone, but if you want to take our quizzes, you must be logged in with your KTH account. We recommend that you register so that the course and your quiz results are saved in Canvas. It is also possible to take the course without registering.
The course is also available in Canvas Commons so that course coordinators and teachers can import the course or parts of it into their own courses.
The course can serve both as an alternative to teaching and as a complement, for example, as preparation before a class.
If you have any questions about the course or if you, as a teacher, would like to schedule a session, you can contact the library .
The modules
🔎 Searching
In this module we will explain why structured searching is important. You will learn how to conduct structured literature searches in various databases using relevant keywords and search techniques. We will also help you decide when you are done searching, and suggest a workflow for managing the search result.
📚 Critical evaluation of sources
This module will support you in the evaluation and selection of sources. You will learn how to identify the original source for specific information, understand scientific publication patterns and be able to choose the most suitable version of a source.
📃 Referencing
This module is about critically integrating sources into your work and citing them. You will understand the function of citations and references, be able to choose a suitable reference style and cite various sources correctly in the chosen style. You will also learn about copyright and how this affects what figures and images you can use.