Keeping References Organised for a Student Literature Review

A collection of links is not yet a useful reading record. Without context, it can be difficult to remember what a source said or why you saved it. A brief reference note makes later writing more accurate and easier to review.

Sechenov University’s Leaders in Health Innovations programme includes student research development. Prospective applicants in Indonesia can prepare for academic work by practising source organisation with appropriate introductory material.

Record enough to find the source again

Keep the title, author or responsible organisation where available, and the link or other reference information. Add the date when it matters to the information being used. Do not rely on a screenshot of a sentence without the context needed to check it.

Then write the question the source helps address. This explains why it belongs in your reading record rather than merely showing that you opened it.

Separate quotation and summary

Mark any copied wording clearly in your notes. Write your summary in your own words and compare it with the source for accuracy. Keep your interpretation separate so that it is not later attributed to the original author.

The programme overview places research within a broader medical and leadership education. A source record is a personal learning technique; current research activities and supervision should be confirmed with the programme team.

Review relevance before writing

When preparing a summary, ask which sources actually answer the question. Do not include a reference just because it sounds impressive. If the material conflicts or exceeds your understanding, record the issue and seek suitable academic guidance.

Consult the application section and the contact page for current programme information. Visit https://healthleaders.sechenov.ru/ or write to healthleaders@staff.sechenov.ru.