Literature review - Summary note taking

METHOD 1

(Adapted from Cronin, et al., 2008)

Use the following to create notes that will help you develop summaries of each article or
chapter you read AND to help develop a critical, comprehensive literature review.

Title:

Author and publication year:

Journal/Book (full reference):

Purpose of study:

Type of study:

Key definitions:

Study setting/context Review:

Claims/Arguments:

Data collection method(s) used:

Major findings:

Recommendations:

Key thoughts/comments (e.g. strengths):

Article Gap and/or biases:

Relevance to your study (highly relevant or not, AND relevant in what way):