Summary of LiteratureSurveyHome

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Literature Survey Overview
  • Importance of literature surveys in research.
  • Strategies for gathering references for documents.
• Accessing Subscription-Based Services
  • Web of Science and Scopus as primary subscription-based indexing services.
  • Access through university subscriptions, which typically recognize campus IP addresses.
  • Use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access subscription services remotely.
• Alternative Resources for Literature
  • Free and Open Access Resources
    • Google Scholar
    • Semantic Scholar (AI-powered, mapping articles and citations)
    • ResearchGate (peer-to-peer sharing of articles)
    • CrossRef and Harvard repositories (specific to physics and astronomy)
    • arXiv.org (preprints in physics)
    • Academia.edu and Mendeley (offer broader access for a fee)
• Document Preparation
  • Using LaTeX and BibTeX for creating well-structured documents.
  • Overleaf as a browser-based LaTeX editor for collaborative writing.
  • Microsoft Word and Google Docs as alternatives for document preparation.
• Methodology for Conducting Literature Surveys
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to gather bibliographic information from various sources:
    • Use Google Scholar to find articles and obtain citation information.
    • Utilize ResearchGate to request full texts and export citations.
    • Access Semantic Scholar for impactful articles and citation information.
    • Search Harvard’s repository for articles in physics and astronomy.
    • Use arXiv for accessing preprints and their citation details.
    • Explore Academia.edu for a wide range of articles.
• Finalizing the Document
  • Importance of editing and refining the text based on the articles read.
  • Compiling the final document and exporting it as a PDF for submission.

Detailed Instructions for Literature Survey

• Accessing Articles
  • Use Google Scholar to search for articles, read abstracts, and copy citation information in BibTeX format.
  • Log into ResearchGate, search for articles, and request full texts from authors.
  • Use Semantic Scholar to find articles and copy citation information.
  • Explore Harvard’s repository for relevant articles.
  • Access arXiv for preprints and their citation information.
  • Use Academia.edu to search for articles and manually enter bibliographic information.
• Document Preparation Using LaTeX
  • Create an account on Overleaf.
  • Start a new project and choose a template.
  • Edit document details (title, author, etc.) and compile to see changes.
  • Add references in BibTeX format and compile to ensure correct referencing.

Speakers/Sources Featured

• The speaker in the video is an educator who has recorded lectures as part of the NPTEL MOOC on research.
• Various online platforms mentioned include Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, Harvard repository, arXiv.org, Academia.edu, and Overleaf.

Notable Quotes

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Educational

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