Do you want to learn about the exploration phase? Read the question and
click on the link above the question to see and hear the answer.

Why do I need to map my research field before searching for literature?
Why do I need to know the most important authors, journals, conferences and institutions within my research area?
Why do I need to know the key topics within my research area?
How can I find the journals, authors, conferences and institutions with the most publications within my research area?
What is an Impact Factor?
How do I find the articles with the most citations within my research area?
Why would I want to use citation analysis in the exploration phase of my research?
How can I find the key topics within my research area?
I don’t know where to search for this exploration phase. Which information source should I use?
There may well be different types of solutions to my research question. How can I find literature describing existing solutions?
How can I explain my choice of research question?
How do I answer the questions about my choice of research question?

Don’t forget to document your steps.