Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

Henry L. Paz
The Sequence
 Introductory statement
 Literature line up
 Innovation
 Local Case Studies
 International Case Studies
 Synthesis/Summary
Introductory Statement
Literature Line Up
 Direct citations (closest to the topic)
 Way back 5 – 10 years literature
◦ Best practice is 5 years way back.
 APA style of Citation
 Must present that there is a current problem that
needs attention.
 There must be a connecting sentences when the
literature ends and as the new one comes in. This is
like you are telling a story with continuity.
Innovation
 Show some literature clips that you wanted to
use into your project design.
 Do not place innovations that is over acting or
too much confident.
 Provide figures to show your innovation idea.
 Connect properly the innovation idea into your
project structure.
Most repeated innovation
 CCTV for security
 Rain water harvester
 Solar Panel
 LED light
Local Case Studies
 Present 3 – 5 only.
 May include some figures.
 Cite the sources.
 Discuss every figure or table below its location.
 Must be related to the topic.
International Case Studies
 Present 3 – 5 only.
 May include some figures.
 Cite the sources.
 Discuss every figure or table below its location.
 Must be related to the topic.
Synthesis / Summary
 Must be your own words.
 Combine the information you placed in the RRL
and then add your own analysis of the
literature.
 This paragraph will include multiple mention of
sources and citations, as well as your own ideas.
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature

Henry L. Paz