With a two-part training program for doctoral candidates, the University Library offers support in English throughout all stages of the doctoral process. In our 90-minute sessions, you will receive practical guidance on literature research and management, and the publication process/options.
This course is designed for doctoral researchers to enhance their advanced skills in scholarly literature searching and resource acquisition. It focuses on applying these competencies systematically to support individual research projects and is particularly recommended during the early stages of the doctoral program. Topics include advanced literature and information searching, strategic use of research tools and databases, and the evaluation and citation of diverse sources.
Course Goals:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Conduct advanced, systematic searches of scholarly literature relevant to their research.
2. Strategically use research tools and databases to identify and access high-quality sources.
3. Critically evaluate different types of sources for relevance, reliability, and academic rigor.
4. Accurately cite and manage references in alignment with scholarly standards.
5. Integrate literature search strategies into their own doctoral research projects effectively.
Date: 16.07.2026 16:00 - 18:00
Place: Innstraße 29, Zentralbibliothek, Medien- und Schulungsraum (ZB 213)
Instructor: Dr. des. Hafsa Idrees
Registration: via Stud.IP (Course number 72011)
This module, recommended toward the end of the research phase, introduces doctoral candidates to the various options for publishing their work. It covers traditional and Open Access publication models, funding and support opportunities, and the formal requirements for publishing a Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Passau.
Course Goals:
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and compare traditional and Open Access publication models suitable for their research.
2. Explore funding and support opportunities for academic publishing.
3. Understand and fulfill the formal requirements for publishing a Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Passau.
4. Make informed decisions about the most suitable route for publishing their Ph.D. dissertation.
Participants are requested to bring their laptops to take part in the course’s practical exercises.
Date: 19.08.2026, 16:00 - 18:00
Place: Innstraße 29, Zentralbibliothek, Medien- und Schulungsraum (ZB 213)
Instructor: Dr. des. Hafsa Idrees
Registration: via Stud.IP (Course number 72014)
