Description
INSCRIBE Basic Literature Review Program
A step-by-step journey from research beginner to a publication-ready literature review.
INSCRIBE Basic Literature Review Program is a 4-week online research mentorship program designed for medical students and early learners who want to learn how to conduct research by actually doing it.
Whether you are completely new to research or have some basic understanding but feel unsure about where to start, INSCRIBE takes you through the research process in a structured, practical, and mentor-guided environment.
Instead of simply learning research concepts through lectures, you will work on a real literature review throughout the program. You will learn how to identify and refine a research topic, search and evaluate scientific literature, organize references, synthesize findings, and turn the information you collect into a structured academic manuscript.
Throughout the four weeks, you will work in a small mentor-guided research group, allowing you to receive continuous feedback, ask questions, discuss papers, and troubleshoot problems as you progress.
Every stage is broken down into manageable steps so that you understand not only what to do, but also why and how it is done.
📚 What You’ll Learn & Do
🔍 Develop a Research Topic
Learn how to identify relevant research questions and turn broad ideas into focused, answerable topics.
You’ll learn how to:
- Explore existing literature
- Identify research gaps
- Assess whether a topic is worth pursuing
- Refine your research question with mentor guidance
📖 Conduct a Literature Search
Learn how to efficiently find relevant scientific literature using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and other academic resources.
You’ll learn how to build effective search strategies using:
- Keywords
- Boolean operators
- Filters
- Database-specific search features
🧠 Read & Evaluate Scientific Literature
Learn how to critically read research papers and identify the key information that matters.
You’ll understand how to assess:
- Study objectives
- Methodology
- Findings
- Limitations
- Relevance
Rather than simply collecting papers, you’ll learn how to understand and evaluate the evidence they provide.
🗂️ Organize Your Research
Get hands-on experience with essential research tools such as Zotero and Rayyan.
You’ll learn how to:
- Organize references
- Remove duplicates
- Manage research papers
- Screen literature efficiently
- Maintain a structured research workflow
✍️ Write Your Literature Review
Learn how to transform the literature you have collected into a coherent academic manuscript.
You’ll be guided through the major sections of a literature review, including:
- Developing the background
- Synthesizing evidence
- Identifying research gaps
- Discussing findings
- Writing a strong conclusion
📑 Master Referencing & Academic Writing
Learn how to use reference-management software, insert citations correctly, organize your bibliography, and maintain appropriate academic writing standards.
You’ll also learn about:
- Plagiarism
- Proper paraphrasing
- Citation practices
- Responsible use of AI in academic writing
👩🏫 Continuous Mentor Guidance
You won’t be left to figure everything out on your own.
Your mentor will guide you throughout the process, review your work, answer questions, troubleshoot difficulties, and provide feedback as your manuscript develops.
📬 Get Journal-Ready
By the end of the program, you will have worked toward a complete, submission-ready literature review manuscript.
You’ll also learn the basics of:
- Identifying suitable journals
- Understanding journal requirements
- Formatting your manuscript
- Preparing your manuscript for submission
🎯 Why INSCRIBE?
Learn by Doing
You don’t just sit through lectures about research—you actively work on a real literature review from beginning to end.
Small Mentor-Guided Groups
Work closely with your mentor and peers while receiving personalized guidance throughout the research process.
🌐 100% Online
Join sessions, work with your team, and communicate with your mentor from anywhere in the world.
Practical Research Skills
Build hands-on experience with tools and platforms commonly used in academic research, including:
PubMed · Zotero · Rayyan · Google Scholar
Build a Real Manuscript
Instead of completing isolated assignments, your work contributes toward a complete academic manuscript that can be prepared for journal submission.
Build Your Research Confidence
By the end of the program, you won’t just know research terminology—you’ll understand how a research project actually moves from an initial question to a written manuscript.
👥 Who Should Join?
INSCRIBE Basic Literature Review Program is ideal for:
- Medical students with little or no prior research experience.
- Students who understand basic research concepts but don’t know how to conduct a literature review.
- Interns and recent medical graduates looking to strengthen their research profile.
- Students preparing for residency or postgraduate applications.
- Anyone who wants to develop practical academic writing and research skills.
Whether you’re starting your first research project or looking to become more confident with the research process, INSCRIBE provides the structure, mentorship, and practical experience to help you take the next step.
🚀 By the End of INSCRIBE
You will have:
- ✅ Completed a guided literature review project.
- ✅ Learned how to search and evaluate scientific literature.
- ✅ Gained hands-on experience with PubMed, Zotero, Rayyan, and other research tools.
- ✅ Developed practical academic writing and referencing skills.
- ✅ Learned how to identify research gaps and synthesize evidence.
- ✅ Worked toward a submission-ready manuscript.
- ✅ Learned the fundamentals of taking your research from manuscript to journal submission.
Mahesh –
Learnt all the basics really well . Did a proper project under proper guidance which helped understand everything about research.
Sayali –
never learnt how to do research so well before! this program seriously changed the game for me.. research actually makes sense to me now and I highly recommend this to everyone!
Chandanasri kalapala –
Learned from basic so well, im confident about a research now, and I really wanna recommend it to my friends.
Sainnya naik –
The whole experience was really great, I was scared to start the program with very minimum knowledge but luckily the program was beginner friendly. The mentors guided me through every step and that really helped me understand better about research. The struggle was totally worth it when the whole course ended. Thank you
shruthi –
My mentor was very supportive and taught me everything i needed to know to start off writing a paper and it was a really well-structured program.
Succitha (verified owner) –
This research program was very informative. I learned new research techniques and enjoyed working with the mentors and other students.
Rabia (verified owner) –
Loved the process and really enjoyed the workshops. I learned a lot from the basics upwards. Now I have the confidence to do it by myself. Kevin was amazing
zaheera (verified owner) –
was a lovely experience getting my foot into research with the incredoc team! Felt well supported throughout the entire process.
Tariq Zawaide (verified owner) –
This course was a one of a kind experience for me to learn how to read and write a literature review, and I couldn’t have asked for more. I learned so much from this course by applying theoretical knowledge into actual practice!
Azeem Faizal (verified owner) –
I genuinely loved the program. Our mentor was amazing and broke down research to a way that was really easy to understand. He guided us throughout the entire writing process and was always supportive, which made the experience feel much less intimidating.
Sabreena (verified owner) –
The program was good, our mentor was excellent and explained pretty well.
Abia (verified owner) –
The program was very educational and beneficial, guidance was given very clearly and help was provided thoroughly would definitely recommend to beginners.
Dara (verified owner) –
The program was great. I learned a lot about research skills and my mentor was really helpful in guiding me. Would recommend this program for anyone interesting in getting started in research and don’t know where to begin
Reem E. (verified owner) –
It was honestly a very helpful program, I would not have started my research journey otherwise. It was very organized and informative, everyone was very helpful and patient.
sham (verified owner) –
i was scared this would be like other research teaching programs/subject but this was very interactive, which I think is the best thing and what helped in truly understanding how the process is done
ASVIN (verified owner) –
The program was good, and our mentor explained everything to us in a detailed manner.I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to get started in research.
Muhsina –
program was very good . learn a lot about research would recommend again
Shimaa (verified owner) –
I really loved the program; it was very enjoyable and useful. I learned many things that I will probably need for my future.
Sumaya (verified owner) –
I thought I know enough about research but this program showed me a lot I learned a lot about it thanks for everyone
Osuri Mapitigama (verified owner) –
Everything was explained clearly from the fundamentals onward, which made it easy to follow and learn. I gained a lot of knowledge and now feel confident applying it on my own.
Piyumi (verified owner) –
The program was very informative and gave a really good insight into research. The mentors were really helpful in guiding us throughout the program.
Ilhan –
The program was great, and I learned a lot. It was my first time writing a research paper, and I found it very helpful. Our mentor was amazing at explaining everything step by step. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who wants to do research.
Tasnia Laiba (verified owner) –
A very comprehensive program that has equipped me with great writing skills and provided me with much needed exposure in the field of research. my mentor was absolutely amazing, and assisted me in each step of the process.
Annet (verified owner) –
This program was a great introduction to research fundamentals and paper writing. The mentor was very kind, supportive, and encouraging, making the learning experience enjoyable and confidence-building.