NVivo for a Literature Review: Online (2 days)

This master-class introduces NVivo, and takes researchers through the process of sorting and organising literature and notes from readings in a systematic way. NVivo can be a powerful tool to help you conduct your literature review in an effective and efficient way.

 

Course timetable:

This course will run across 2 x 1/2 days from:

 

  • 9.30am  - 12.00pm

with a break from 11.00am - 11.15am

 

This course is being held online via Zoom and run on Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT +10)

 

 
Master Class - runs over 2 days
Course dates: Tuesday 2 September 2025 - Wednesday 3 September 2025
Instructor: 

Lyn Lavery established Academic Consulting in 1999 following a successful career in the tertiary sector. Her 25+ years background in education, combined with a PhD which examined self-regulated learning at a tertiary level, provide a solid platform for developing the company’s innovative training programme. Her love of teaching and education, alongside her flexible teaching style and engaging sense of humour, contribute to an outstanding reputation as a training facilitator. As well as overseeing the company, Lyn provides individual support to researchers and postgraduate students. This has seen her work alongside a diverse range of clients – including senior academics in leading tertiary institutions, PhD students both within New Zealand and internationally, and research teams within central government. With extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, she is also actively involved in all research project work undertaken by the company, particularly projects involving the advanced use of NVivo.

Venue: 
Online
Week: 
Week 1
About this course: 

NVivo can be a powerful tool to help you conduct your literature review in an effective and efficient way. This workshop introduces NVivo, and takes researchers through the process of sorting and organising literature and notes from readings in a systematic way.

 

By the end of the workshop attendees will:

  • Have a basic understanding on how to use NVivo
  • How to get the most out of their literature using NVivo

 

The workshop is relevant to researchers at all stages and across all disciplines. No prior knowledge of NVivo is necessary in order to attend the class. It starts from the very basics of the software. 

 

Course syllabus: 

Day 1

  • Importing material from Endnote
  • Importing material from the internet
  • Taking notes in NVivo
  • Coding your literature and notes in NVivo
  • Using Text Search and Word Frequencies to level up your Literature Review

 

Day 2

  • Sorting and structuring you literature and notes using NVivo
  • Manage reading lists and references in NVivo
  • Using Query features in NVivo to help find patterns and relationships across your literature.

 

Course format: 

This workshop will take place online via Zoom. All material will be provided.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own literature.

 

You will need to have NVivo installed on your computer prior to the session.

If you don't have a copy you can install a 14 day trial version.

It is recommended that you try and install it 2 or three days before the 1st session so you don't run out of time before the course.

You can download the trail version from here:  https://www.qsrinternational.com/nvivo-qualitative-data-analysis-software/try-nvivo

 
 

Recommended Background: 

It is recommended that you have used some reference management system such as Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero etc and have one of those installed on your computer.

Recommended Texts: 

 

 

 

Course fees
Early bird Member: 
$580
Early bird Non Member: 
$1,040
Early bird full time student Member: 
$440
Member: 
$740
Non Member: 
$1,240
Full time student Member: 
$740
FAQ: 

Q. Do I need to know how to use NVivo?
A. No. This course assumes you have no prior knowledge of NVivo

 

Q. Do I need to have NVivo installed on my computer?
A. YES, you will need to have NVivo installed on your computer prior to the session. It is recommended that you try and install it at least 2 or three days before the session. You can install a 14 day trial version of the software from  here https://www.qsrinternational.com/nvivo-qualitative-data-analysis-software/try-nvivo

 

Participant feedback: 

It was a hands on course very animated and illustrative. Enjoyed it a lot!

 

The presenter was fantastic; knowledgeable, flexible, attentive to the needs of the audience and pleasant to listen to.

 

A small class meant we were able to ask lots of questions