Course Overview: This online lecture course “Literature Analysis: The Combined Power of Bibliometrics and Content Analysis,” detailing two common research methods: bibliometrics and content analysis (systematic review). These methods are widely used across disciplines. The course explains their theory and practical application, enhancing understanding and usage. The course demonstrated the whole data analysis process of a core journal paper, which wrote by a user of DiVoMiner, revealing changes in educational research paradigms over the past decade.

(1) Introduction/ DiVoMiner Overview

Overview: What kind of research tool is DiVoMiner? How can it assist us? How to start using the DiVoMiner platform with no barriers or costs?

(2) Theory of Bibliometrics and Systematic Review (Content Analysis)

Overview: Concepts, differences, roles, and common misconceptions of bibliometrics and systematic review. (Essential for beginners! Is a literature review a research method? You can find a answer here)

(3) Paper Interpretation and Process Demonstration

Overview: Data analysis approach in core journal papers. Quickly collect and structure literature data. Obtain bibliometric analysis results in one step. This part shows how to conduct deeper systematic review/content analysis, and shares tips for creating database using Excel + PDF for broader literature analysis.

(4) Audience Interaction/ Q&A

Overview: Will 10% random sampling be questioned by reviewers? How to assess the relationship coefficient in semantic network analysis? Can DiVoMiner be used for qualitative research? What if I forget or don’t understand after the lecture course?