literature review - an introduction
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LIST OF TOPICS1. Introduction2. Literature review3. Difference between a
literature review and other academic research paper
4. Types of literature review
5. Important before writing a literature review
6. Strategy for writing the literature review
7. Important tips for writing a literature review
8. Conclusion
9. References
INTRODUCTION• Significant importance in research work.
• provide strong basis for an excellent research thesis.
• This written material illustrates the basic concept and different types of a literature review.
• Elaborates some important issues before writing a review.
• Provides some important techniques and tips to write a good literature review.
LITERATURE REVIEW• Reading,
• Analyzing,
• Evaluating
• Summarizing
the scholarly materials about a specific topic.
TYPES OF LITERATURE REVIEW
• Systematic Review
• Theoretical Review
• Argumentative Review
• Integrative Review
• Historical Review
• Methodological Review
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW
• Clarify
• Find Models
• Narrow the topic
• Consider whether
our sources are current
STRATEGY FOR WRITING THE
LITERATURE REVIEW
• Find a focus
• Construct a working thesis statement
• Consider organization
• Begin Composition
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW
–Use evidence
–Be selective
–Quotes Sparingly
–Summarize and Synthesize
–Keep own voice
–Caution when Paraphrasing
–Revise, Revise, Revises
REFERENCES• Books and Articles: • The Harcourt Brace Guide to Writing in the
Disciplines. Jones, Robert, Patrick Bizzaro, and Cynthia Selfe. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997.
• How to Write It: A Complete Guide to Everything You’ll Ever Write, By Lamb, Sandra E. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 1998.
• A Handbook for Writers by Troyka, Lynn Quitman, Simon and Schuster. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002.
• http://www2.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesForCourses/LitReview.html
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