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begin by clearing up some misconceptions about what a literature review is and what it is not. Then, I will break the process down into a series of simple steps, looking at examples along the way. In the end, I hope you will have a simple, practical strategy to write an effective literature review.
21 Νοε 2023 · A literature review is “an overview of the key literature that’s relevant to your research topic.”. It covers “research that has already been done, what is known, what is unknown and what is contested in relation to your research topic” (Jansen & Warren, 2020, para. 4).
16 Μαΐ 2016 · A formal literature review is an evidence-based, in-depth analysis of a subject. There are many reasons for writing one and these will influence the length and style of your review, but in essence a literature review is a critical appraisal of the current collective knowledge on a subject.
10 Σεπ 2015 · A literature review may resolve a debate, establish the need for additional research, and define a topic of inquiry. This chapter concentrates on establishing and understanding the purpose of...
2 Ιαν 2023 · A literature review is a survey of scholarly sources (such as books, journal articles, and theses) related to a specific topic or research question. It is often written as part of a thesis, dissertation , or research paper , in order to situate your work in relation to existing knowledge.
A GOOD LITERATURE REVIEW SHOULD… • Be organized around a thesis statement or research question(s) • Develop your understanding of the literature in a field(s) of study • Synthesize results into a narrative summary of what is known and not known on your topic • Identify areas of controversy • Formulate questions for future research
20 Ιουν 2024 · A literature review is important because it: Explains the background of research on a topic. Demonstrates why a topic is significant to a subject area. Discovers relationships between research studies/ideas. Identifies major themes, concepts, and researchers on a topic.
