This session is highly recommended for doctoral students who have previously taken Part I of this workshop series. Upon achieving proficiency in literature search techniques, we will move forward to the development of foundational skills for an effective literature review. In this workshop, you will learn the following topics: 1) Organizing and exporting references; 2) Identifying theories and research methodologies relevant to a specific research topic; 3) Synthesizing research studies; 4) Best practices for writing literature reviews, including tips on how to avoid common pitfalls, and 5) Citing various types of sources. Participants are recommended to take our Citation Management workshop before or after this workshop. Databases such as Scopus, PubMed, SAGE Research Methods, Dissertations & Theses (ProQuest), CINAHL Plus (EBSCO), and a few scholarly AI tools will be covered.

Please arrive at the workshop at least 5 minutes before the start time.  Please have your FSU Card ready for check-in.  Check-in ends 10 minutes after the scheduled start time. 

Please contact this QEP's instructor, Trip Wyckoff, if you have questions about workshop content.  

The Graduate Skills Workshop series is a collection of workshops developed in collaboration with the Graduate School and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to support graduate research and success. 

For questions regarding Research and Creative Activity Travel Grants, please contact the Graduate Student Resource Center.