Dissertation Literature Review Sprint: Finish & Defend Your Chapter in 30 Days
Finish Your Dissertation Literature Review in 30 Days—With AI-Powered Precision.
This course draws directly from DISSERTATION LITERATURE REVIEW SPRINT: Finish & Defend Your Chapter in 30 Days—Powered by AI.
Finish Your Dissertation Literature Review in 30 Days—With AI-Powered Precision
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Finish & defend your chapter in 30 days—no more endless reading marathons.
Are you stuck staring at a blank screen while your supervisor expects a literature review chapter next week?
You’re not alone—and you’re not behind. Most PhD researchers are never taught how to write their literature review, let alone how to finish it fast, with clarity, structure, and confidence.
Most students struggle not because there’s a lack of literature—but because there’s too much. The key isn’t to read more—it’s to read better.
That’s exactly what the Dissertation Literature Review Sprint course is designed to change.
For PhD students and early-career researchers who are stuck, scattered, and overwhelmed by the literature review process, Dissertation Literature Review Sprint is the only 30-day, AI-enhanced system that transforms chaos into a defendable, submission-ready chapter—without all-nighters or analysis paralysis.
Daily Lessons & Practical Exercises
Each day features a concise video lecture paired with a hands-on assignment to apply concepts immediately.
Complimentary eBook Access
Get a free digital copy of DISSERTATION LITERATURE REVIEW SPRINT—all daily modules align directly with book chapters.
Downloadable Handouts & Materials
Access professionally designed slide decks, checklists, templates, and quick-reference guides for every lesson.
Daily Quizzes & Knowledge Checks
Reinforce learning with short quizzes that test comprehension and ensure you’re on track.
Community Access & Support
Join a private cohort of peers for discussion, feedback, and accountability throughout the 30-day sprint.
Polished & Submission-Ready by Day 30
Refine your chapter through three-pass revisions and citation checks so it’s ready to submit and defend.
Practical AI-Tool Demonstrations
Watch step-by-step walkthroughs of ChatGPT, Rayyan, VOSviewer, and more—learn how to integrate these tools into your workflow.
Lifetime Access & Self-Paced Learning
Revisit all videos, materials, and quizzes anytime—progress at your own pace without expiration.
Learn the framework → Apply daily sprints → Master your review”—95% completion rate in pilot cohort.
Video Walkthroughs
Downloadable Templates
Checklists, Hands-on Exercises, Tutorial
LIVE Q&A Sessions
The AI-Powered Sprint for PhD Students Who Want Results, Not Burnouts!
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30 Days to a Submission-Ready Literature Review Chapter!
Meet Your Guide
Dr. Rafiq Muhammad, MD, MIHMEP, PhD
PhD in AI & ML for Healthcare (Karolinska Institute, Sweden)
Over a decade of experience as a data scientist and researcher, specializing in evidence-based methods and AI-powered academic workflows.
Bestselling author of the Mastering Research series
Recognized for translating complex research concepts into clear, actionable guidance that empowers graduate students.
Seasoned mentor who has guided hundreds of graduate students
to streamline and elevate their writing process, delivering faster, smarter, and more impactful literature reviews.
Imagine this:
Your research question is finally focused and defendable.
Your sources are tagged, organized, and connected in Zotero.
Your review is structured, thematic, and flows like a published paper.
You’ve used AI to accelerate your writing—not replace it.
You’re ready to submit, with citations and formatting fully aligned with your department’s requirements.
That’s what 30 days inside this course can deliver.
What You Will Learn
Clarify Your Topic & Gap
Use frameworks like FINER & PICO to shape a defensible research question.
Search Smart, Not Hard
Build Boolean strings and use AI tools to find and filter the most relevant literature.
Synthesize Like a Scholar
Move from summary to synthesis using matrices, mind maps, and paragraph templates.
Submit With Confidence
Finalize references, formatting, and feedback workflows like a pro.
30 Days to a Submission-Ready Literature Review Chapter!
Core Checklists Included
Selecting a Focused and Researchable Question
Developing a Comprehensive and Search-Optimized Keyword Strategy
Executing a Strategic, AI-Enhanced Literature Search
Discovering Themes and Building Your Literature Framework
Writing the Literature Review Introduction
Writing the First Thematic Section
Customizable Templates
Research Question Frameworks (PICO, FINER, SMART)
Keyword Strategy Spreadsheet
Literature Matrix & Note-Taking Layout
Thematic Codebook & Concept-Mapping Sheets (VOSviewer, InfraNodus/XMind)
Funnel-Style Chapter Outline & PEEL-Paragraph Template
Daily Learning Components
Daily Video Lecture
Hands-On Exercise
Downloadable Slides
Supplementary Materials
Quick-Reference Guides
Reflection Prompts & Discussion Questions
Complimentary eBook Access
Complimentary eBook Access
Integrated Readings & Exercises
Lifetime Book Access
Seamless Course + Book Alignment
Write Smarter, Not Harder: 30-Day Literature Review Bootcamp
AI-Enhanced Efficiency
Leverage cutting-edge tools (ChatGPT, Rayyan, VOSviewer, etc.) at each phase to streamline searches, screening, and synthesis—reducing weeks of manual work into minutes.
Structured 30-Day Roadmap
Follow a clear, day-by-day framework that transforms a sea of PDFs into an organized, theme-driven narrative—so you never stare at a blank page again.
Publication-Ready Confidence
By Day 30, you’ll have a polished literature review chapter complete with flawless citations, refined prose, and a bridge to your methodology—putting you on track to defend with clarity and authority.
The Dissertation Literature Review Sprint is a comprehensive, 30-day intensive designed for graduate students who need a systematic, high-impact path to completing their literature review. This program breaks down the entire process into five focused phases—Define & Discover, Organize & Evaluate, Write the Review, Polish & Finalize, and Transition & Reflect—each with clear daily objectives.
Phase I (Days 1–5)
You’ll clarify purpose, transform your topic into a razor-sharp question using AI-guided frameworks (PICO, FINER, SMART), and build a master keyword strategy powered by ChatGPT and MeSH on Demand. You’ll then execute precision searches across PubMed, Scopus, Consensus, and more, and screen abstracts in minutes with Rayyan and scite.ai.
Phase II (Days 6–10)
Raw search results become an organized, searchable research library in Zotero. You’ll use Scholarcy and Elicit to appraise relevance, extract core findings, and populate a dynamic literature matrix. By Day 10, co-occurrence clustering (VOSviewer) and auto-coding (NVivo) will reveal the thematic structure of your review, giving you a ready-to-write storyboard.
Phase III (Days 11–17)
Guides you from outline to draft. You’ll appraise studies with JBI checklists and scite.ai signals to highlight gaps, craft a funnel-style thematic outline, and write each section using the PEEL framework and debate-style paragraphs for scholarly rigor. By Day 17, you’ll have a coherent narrative that seamlessly leads into your methodology chapter.
Phase IV (Days 18–25)
All about refinement: ethical paraphrasing and flawless APA citations, automated bibliography management in Zotero or EndNote, and a three-pass revision process that polishes macro structure down to micro details—ensuring your chapter reads as professionally as it looks.
Phase V (Days 26–30)
Helps you bridge to Chapter 3 and establish sustainable writing habits. You’ll craft a “bridge paragraph” linking review gaps to research design, master time-boxing and accountability rituals, run a final pre-submission checklist (formatting, backups, version control), and celebrate your achievement—fully prepared to tackle data collection and defend your work.
Who is This Course For
This course is for you if:
You’re a Master’s or PhD student working on your thesis or dissertation.
You’re overwhelmed by literature, unsure how to organize or synthesize it.
You want to finish your review in a matter of weeks—not months.
You want to use AI tools but need guidance on integrating them effectively.
PRICE
$249 $ 79 (One-Time Payment)
30-Day Guided Roadmap to Complete Your Chapter
AI-Powered Search & Screening Workflows
Ready-to-Use Templates for Outlines, Matrices & Citations
Lifetime Access to Course Videos & Materials
Private Community & Accountability Sessions
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FINISH YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW IN 30 DAYS
This intensive sprint equips you with a proven, AI-driven framework to turn your disorganized research into a polished, publication-ready chapter. From day-by-day templates and automated screening tools to expert feedback and community support, you’ll gain the clarity, efficiency, and confidence to defend your review—and propel your PhD forward.
Meet Your Instructor
Extensive Academic & Research Expertise - Holds a PhD from Karolinska Institute, with a decade of experience leading AI-powered research projects and publishing in high-impact journals.
Proven Track Record as a Mentor - Has guided hundreds of Master’s and PhD students through every stage of their thesis journey—transforming confusion into clarity and boosting completion rates.
Bestselling Author & Curriculum Designer - Creator of the Mastering Research series and Dissertation Literature Review Sprint, demonstrating an ability to distill complex methodologies into accessible, actionable frameworks.
AI & Tool Integration Specialist - Deep familiarity with AI-driven platforms (ChatGPT, Rayyan, VOSviewer, NVivo, etc.), seamlessly embedding them into research workflows to save time and elevate analysis quality.
Practical, Results-Oriented Teaching Style - Focuses on hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and clear checklists—ensuring students not only learn concepts but master their application.
Lifelong Learning Advocate - Emphasizes sustainable habits (time-boxing, accountability rituals) and provides lifetime access to resources, empowering participants to continue refining their skills long after the 30-day sprint.
By the end of this sprint, you won’t just have checked off a box—you’ll emerge with a polished, publication-quality chapter, and the confidence to defend your work.
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From Overwhelm to Clarity
Move from drowning in scattered papers to having a coherent, theme-driven library—so you know exactly which sources matter and how they fit together.
Speed Through AI-Enhanced Processes
Transform weeks of manual searching and screening into hours with ChatGPT, Rayyan, and VOSviewer workflows—freeing up your time for deeper analysis.
Draft to Defense-Ready in 30 Days
Go from a blank document to a fully written chapter by Day 21, then polish and perfect it into a submission-ready, defendable review by Day 30.
Skillset for Future Research Success
Gain lifelong expertise in AI-powered literature methods and revision techniques—equipping you to tackle any future academic writing challenge with confidence.
FAQ - Your Questions, Answered
This sprint is ideal for Master’s and PhD students who are struggling to organize their literature, want to leverage AI tools, and need to complete a submission-ready review chapter within 30 days. If you want a step-by-step, hands-on framework (rather than generic advice), this course is for you.
No prior experience with AI tools is required—each lesson includes practical demos of ChatGPT, Rayyan, VOSviewer, and other platforms. You should have a working knowledge of your research topic. All you need is a computer, internet access, and an active Zotero (or Mendeley/EndNote) account.
Expect to spend 1–2 hours daily on the sprint. Each day includes:
A 10–15 minute video lecture
A hands-on exercise or assignment
Downloadable slide decks, checklists, and quick-reference guides
Completing the day’s work in one focused session will keep you on track to finish a complete chapter by Day 21 and polish it by Day 30.
This is a lifetime-access, self-paced course. Once you enroll, all videos, templates, quizzes, and community forums remain available to you indefinitely. You can revisit any lesson or download materials at your convenience.
By Day 21: A fully drafted, thematic dissertation literature review chapter (complete with organized sources and evidence-based narrative).
By Day 30: A polished, defense-ready document—complete with flawless citations, refined prose, and a clear bridge to your methodology chapter.
Community Forum: Access to a private cohort of peers for peer feedback, troubleshooting, and accountability.
Live Q&A Check-Ins: Regular Q&A sessions and Chat sessions with Dr. Rafiq to answer questions, review milestones, and provide personalized guidance.
Yes. If you complete Day 21 and have not drafted a full literature review chapter according to our template, we’ll work with you individually (one-on-one) to get back on track.
You will receive guided, step-by-step demos for:
ChatGPT (question refinement, search query generation)
Rayyan (AI-assisted abstract screening)
VOSviewer (bibliometric co-occurrence mapping)
Zotero/Mendeley/EndNote (library organization & reference management)
All AI tool tutorials are included in your enrollment. Any free trial subscriptions (where needed) or free, open-source options are discussed so you can start without purchasing additional software.
Yes. Upon submitting your Day 30 polished chapter, you’ll earn a “Dissertation Literature Review Sprint” certificate of completion—demonstrating your mastery of AI-driven literature methods, organized frameworks, and academic writing refinements.
While the book (DISSERTATION LITERATURE REVIEW SPRINT) provides the conceptual framework, the course adds:
Daily video lessons that walk you through practical demonstrations of every AI tool.
Interactive exercises and quizzes to test your understanding in real time.
Personalized feedback from Dr. Rafiq on your drafts and outlines.
A private community for peer support and accountability.
Downloadable templates and checklists tied directly to each day’s objectives.
By combining the book’s strategies with guided, hands-on instruction, you’ll move from theory to a completed, defendable chapter in just 30 days.
Community Access & Support: Join a private cohort of peers for discussion, feedback, and accountability throughout the 30-day sprint.
Peer Collaboration & Accountability
Engage with fellow sprint participants to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and stay motivated—ensuring you maintain momentum and complete each milestone on schedule.
Expert Q&A & Live Check-Ins
Access regular live sessions and discussion threads where Dr. Rafiq and course facilitators answer questions, provide feedback, and offer personalized guidance—so you never get stuck.
Resource Sharing & Networking
Leverage a centralized hub to exchange templates, AI-tool tips, and best practices, while building lasting professional connections that extend beyond the 30-day sprint.
Write Smarter, Not Harder: 30-Day Lit Review Bootcamp
Phase I: Define & Discover (Days 1–5)
Build the foundation for your review.
Kick off your sprint by clarifying your purpose, honing your question, and assembling the vocabulary that powers every search. These first five days lay the groundwork for a literature review that is strategic, focused, and driven by AI-enhanced precision.
Day 1: Uncover the true purpose of a literature review, pinpoint why so many students stall at this stage, and set your own success criteria.
Day 2: Transform your broad topic into a razor-sharp research question using AI-guided frameworks (PICO, FINER, SMART) that guarantee clarity and feasibility.
Day 3: Build a master keyword arsenal—synonyms, controlled vocabulary, and Boolean logic—powered by ChatGPT, MeSH on Demand, and litsearchr.
Day 4: Execute precision searches across PubMed, Scopus, Consensus, and more, leveraging proximity operators and semantic filters to cut straight to high-impact studies.
Day 5: Screen and triage hundreds of abstracts in minutes with Rayyan’s AI-assisted tagging and scite.ai’s citation-context badges, so you only dive into your most relevant sources.
Phase II: Organize & Evaluate (Days 6–10) Turn chaos into clarity.
With your raw materials in hand, it’s time to organize, appraise, and extract the insights that will become your narrative’s backbone. This phase transforms a disordered PDF pile into a living, searchable research library—and surfaces the themes you’ll write about.
Day 6: Build your AI-synced research library in Zotero—auto-fetch PDFs, enforce consistent file naming with ZotFile, and tag by theme for instant retrieval.
Day 7: Skim strategically using Scholarcy and Elicit: classify sources into High/Medium/Low relevance, extract study aims and samples, and keep only the evidence that matters.
Day 8: Take synthesis-ready notes—paraphrase core findings, add reflective commentary, and populate your literature matrix for seamless paragraph writing.
Day 9: Discover overarching themes with VOSviewer co-occurrence clustering and NVivo auto-coding; draft your theme codebook to guide your chapter structure.
Day 10: Visualize connections with concept-mapping tools like XMind and InfraNodus and refine your structured matrices—your storyboard for a coherent, flowing review.
Phase III: Write the Review (Days 11–17)
From outline to compelling narrative.
Now the real writing begins. You’ll move from structured planning to persuasive prose, crafting each section with intention—every paragraph driving toward your research gap.
Day 11: Critically appraise your curated studies with JBI checklists and scite.ai signals; spotlight the precise gaps your work will address.
Day 12: Create a funnel–thematic outline that flows from broad context to specific gap, using parallel headings and citation anchors for easy drafting.
Day 13: Write a magnetic introduction—frame the topic’s importance, define your scope, and preview the thematic journey ahead.
Days 14–15: Draft your first two thematic sections using the PEEL framework—present your point, evidence, interpretation, and a link to the next idea.
Day 16: Tackle contradictions head-on by crafting debate-style paragraphs that demonstrate scholarly rigor and deepen credibility.
Day 17: Conclude by weaving your themes back into the gap statement and previewing your methodology, setting up a seamless transition to Chapter 3.
Phase IV: Polish & Finalize (Days 18–25)
Elevate your prose and perfection-test your draft.
With your arguments in place, it’s time to refine style, cement accuracy, and deliver a flawless chapter that commands attention for its content—and its presentation.
Day 18: Paraphrase ethically and cite flawlessly using a six-step OWL-approved paraphrasing method and APA in-text citation best practices.
Day 19: Automate your bibliography with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, or Paperpile; merge duplicates, enrich metadata, and test style-swaps in seconds.
Days 20–22: Enhance style and flow—read aloud to catch stumbles, convert passive to active voice, vary sentence structures, and integrate peer/AI feedback.
Days 23–25: Execute a three-pass revision (macro, meso, micro), then a final proofreading blitz for grammar, clarity, and formatting finesse.
Phase V: Transition & Reflect (Days 26–30)
Bridge to methodology and sustain your momentum.
As you close out the literature review, you’ll map your path forward—linking your findings to your research design and establishing systems that keep you energized for the next stages of your PhD.
Days 26–27: Craft your “bridge paragraph” from review gaps to research design; outline participants, instruments, and your analysis plan in a gap–method matrix.
Day 28: Master time-boxing, Pomodoro sprints, and accountability rituals to sustain momentum through data collection and beyond.
Day 29: Run your final pre-submission checklist—template compliance, backups, version control, and draft your submission email.
Day 30: Celebrate your achievement, reflect on lessons learned, and set SMART goals for Chapter 3 and the rest of your thesis journey.
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