from 04 FEBRUARY 2026 to 25 FEBRUARY 2026
L'evento si tiene online su Teams
from 14:30 to 16:30
- Duration: 12 hours (attendance not mandatory)
- Language: Italian and English
- Mode: blended
- Calendario e iscrizioni - Edizione lingua italiana
- Calendar and registration - English edition
Upon completion of the course you will receive the Open Badge
- Why you may need it
Why you may need it
This course will be useful if you want to enhance your skills in bibliographic research and the responsible use of sources. You will learn how to conduct effective research, critically evaluate information, and use tools such as databases, search engines, and bibliography managers. These skills are essential for your academic (thesis writing) and professional career because they help you ensure the accuracy of the information you use and the quality of the work you produce.
- Course Program
1st meeting - Define and formulate your research
Set up your research / Formulate the question that defines your research / Connect the key concepts / Build the search query.
2nd meeting - Choose the resources and tools for your research
Use the tools (catalogues, search engines, databases, etc.) useful for locating and retrieving the resources necessary for your research (articles, monographs, data, etc.) thanks to the University library services.
3rd meeting - Evaluate the sources
Evaluate the sources based on general and specific criteria useful to critically establish their value. Learn how scientific information is organized and improve your ability to choose, analyze, evaluate and manage sources.
4th meeting - Use the sources
Organize the materials retrieved in order to communicate them thanks to reference managers and citation guides. Cite correctly from a formal, ethical and legal point of view, avoiding plagiarism and respecting copyright.