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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on writing a literature review.

Crafting a literature review can


be a daunting task for many students and researchers. It requires meticulous planning, extensive
research, critical analysis, and proficient writing skills. A literature review is not merely a summary of
existing literature but rather a synthesis of relevant sources that contributes to the understanding of a
particular topic or research question.

The process of writing a literature review involves several steps:

1. Identifying the Topic: Choose a specific topic or research question that you want to explore.
It should be relevant to your field of study and interests.
2. Conducting Research: Search for relevant academic sources such as scholarly articles,
books, dissertations, and conference proceedings. Use reputable databases and libraries to
gather comprehensive information on your topic.
3. Evaluating Sources: Critically evaluate the credibility, reliability, and relevance of the
sources you find. Consider factors such as the author's credentials, publication date,
methodology, and peer review process.
4. Organizing the Literature: Organize the literature based on themes, concepts, or
methodologies. Create an outline to structure your literature review and ensure a coherent
flow of ideas.
5. Analyzing and Synthesizing: Analyze each source individually and identify key findings,
arguments, and methodologies. Synthesize the information to identify patterns, trends, and
gaps in the existing literature.
6. Writing the Literature Review: Start by introducing the topic and providing background
information. Summarize the main findings of the sources and highlight their significance.
Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the existing literature. Finally, conclude
by summarizing the key points and proposing future research directions.
7. Revising and Editing: Review your literature review for clarity, coherence, and consistency.
Make sure that your arguments are well-supported by evidence and that the writing is concise
and precise. Edit your work for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.

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It is suitable when your topic has a clear historical development or when you want to showcase the
evolution of ideas over time. To ensure the completeness of your review, we advise that you combine
the three strategies and utilize more than one digital library. An outline for literature review has a bit
different structure comparing with other types of paper works. The author compares the situations of
the two protagonists. Is it trying to build on many previous studies, or is it identifying the gaps in
previous studies, or is it doing both. This is a prime example of an organisation requiring to adapt
and being flexible in a changing environment in order to remain relevant and competitive (Prahalad
and Hamel, 1990: 1). Also, make sure the sources are trustworthy and come from respected places.
This was in response to the library becoming more technologically advanced by offering information
technology services and multimedia services within the context of new undergraduate degrees being
offered at the university (Kealy, 2009: 573). The following are the main sections and subsections of
a Literature Review: Introduction Related works Planning the review Identification of the topic to
be researched Specifying Research Questions Construction and development of the protocol Protocol
evaluation Conducting the review Search identification Selection of primary studies Evaluation of
studies. The relationship between the introduction and the lit review provided the insight I need to
forge ahead. Nova has a passion for writing that engages and informs her readers. Non-Fiction by
Subject Biographies Narrative Non-Fiction Popular Science Student Cookbooks True Crime UK
Politics Student Essentials Careers Managing Exam Stress Money Matters Ready for Uni - Reading
Lists Study Skills View More. An easier way is just to drop us a message on our Live ChatBox on
the bottom right of the page. SLRs may be quantitative (by only reviewing quantitative studies),
qualitative (by only reviewing qualitative studies), or mixed methods (by reviewing both quantitative
and qualitative studies). In all reputable journals, peer-reviewed or refereed research is published only
after it has been reviewed by other researchers in the field. On the contrary, you won’t reach the
literature review purpose without examining all the sources cited. Ensure that your ideas flow
logically, and use clear language to communicate complex concepts. In this case, you should dig
around the thesis topic, research objectives, and purpose. If you start with a well-defined structure,
there’s a much higher chance that you’ll reach exceptional results. ?? Step 5. Review the Literature
Once you’ve outlined your literature review, you’re ready for a writing part. Simply indicating what
an author claims or has found is not sufficient. Is it trying to say that what you are studying is niche
or has been studied in the past but not in the same way. A-Level: Wider Reading Art Economics
Music Philosophy Shakespeare View More. Nova has also worked as a technical and scientific
writer. In this way, the bibliography is the window to the author and the paper. A literature review
creates a “landscape” for the reader, giving her or him a full understanding of the developments in
the field. All review authors must participate in the development of the protocol. Choose an
engaging topic and state a central problem. It also describes the structure of the material you create
and provides the author’s (your) reasons for reviewing the chosen sources. Automatic Search: when
we visit digital libraries to search for articles according to a certain keyword or set of them, which
we call search strings. Communications of the Association of Information Systems, 37 (43), 879-910.
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A literature review does not demonstrate what you know but what you have learned from your
analysis of the topic or field. Our writing experts are ready to help you with your paper on time. ??
FAQ ? What Is the Purpose of a Literature Review. Does the research use the usual methods, or is it
trying something new. Analyzes the top research sources to get the most of a topic. On top of that, it
assists in new hypothesis-making. In short, it’s their research methods and structure. An interesting
approach for when we have a large amount of primary studies is to have a researcher to extract data
and another to check the data that has already been extracted. Accurate referencing enhances the
credibility of your literature review and gives due credit to the original authors. Example: If
reviewing literature on climate change, themes could include the impact on ecosystems, societal
responses, and mitigation strategies. It usually contains a summary, a synthesis, or an analysis of the
key arguments in the existing literature. Diana Ridley describes how to carry out a literature.
Another step you should take is to argue your choice. Embedded historiographies are shorter and
may only need to be two or three paragraphs. The author discusses the emergence, process,
importance, limiting factors, and requirements for effective EBNP. 13 Traumatic Brain Injury:
Literature Review Brain The author explores traumatic brain injury. To reduce the review bias, a data
extraction form must be defined and evaluated in the protocol review phase. The one thing I did find
useful, something I hadn't read about before, was a chapter on intentionally choosing verbs
throughout your writing to convey a particular purpose. A literature review also helps distinguish
what research has been done and identify what needs further research. To make the paragraphs more
obvious, use subheadings. Don't worry! This blog is your guide for writing a literature review.
During simulation, survey questions can still be changed. Embedded literature reviews must discuss
the connections between the sources you used for your research and also make connections between
your work and these sources. How to create an effective Abstract (5 steps and examples) Categories
ABNT norms APA norm Bibliography and Citations General tips Scientific methodology Writing
tips FASTFORMAT Automatic text formatting in ABNT, APA, Vancouver standards and various
journal and conference models. Thematic Approach This approach categorizes your review based on
themes or key concepts related to your topic. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the
topic that interests you. In other words, a research article uses expert sources as support for your
thesis, whereas a Literature Review discusses the sources. Scientific literature 1.0. Choosing a topic
1.1. Understanding the field 1.2. Finding papers 1.3. Taking notes 2. Literature review 2.1.
Summarizing 2.2. Literature review 3. If your literature review is not a part of the thesis and goes as
a stand-alone paper — be concise but explore the research area in-depth. Commonly used Creative
Ideas expressions for Understanding Universal Things B. A literature review is a comprehensive
summary of previous research on a topic.
The paper enumerates the current studies on the topic, its advantages, and disadvantages. Analyzes
the top research sources to get the most of a topic. Such contextual attributes as goal, structure, and
components differ a lot. When is the best option to write an integrative literature review. The
literature review is one of the first and most crucial tasks in producing an academic paper. This first
post is a general overview of the literature review. Then, explain where your work fits within this
discussion and why. Help Center Here you'll find an answer to your question. In the end, the author
explains the paper’s contribution to the current literature. 2 Chronic Pain: Extended Literature
Review Nursing In this nursing literature review example, the author notes the complexity and
intricacy of managing chronic pain. It is based on a desktop program that syncs back and forth to the
cloud. She is majorly involved in developing and reviewing online content plans that engage and
resonate with audiences. Nova has also worked as a technical and scientific writer. Create the review
protocol In this protocol, the entire step-by-step procedure for reviewing is defined. You should
chase down and use the reference if the reference author links to another source whose thoughts are
relevant or fascinating. How to create an effective Abstract (5 steps and examples) Categories ABNT
norms APA norm Bibliography and Citations General tips Scientific methodology Writing tips
FASTFORMAT Automatic text formatting in ABNT, APA, Vancouver standards and various journal
and conference models. Third-culture kids are children raised in a culture different from their
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presentations, catalogs, and more. Does your introduction clearly convey the purpose of the literature
review. It indicates possible gaps and concludes the body of literature. This has helped me a lot!:)
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21, 2021 Great book on how to write a literature review. Work shop of your rough draft Prep
Assignment for Next Class Peer Critique. Synthesize Information Connect the dots between different
studies. The indepth attention he gives to the various aspects. Let’s break down each type:
Systematic literature review is the most precise and well-defined type. Be sure to include some
background information on the actual topic in the introduction. You use it once and then forget about
its existence. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hubA for tips, quizzes and videos on study success. Diana
Ridley describes how to carry out a literature review in a systematic, methodical way, providing
useful strategies for efficient reading, conducting searches, organizing information, and writing the
review itself. Gilard M 1, Arnaud B 2, Cornily JC 1, Le Gal G 3, Lacut K 3, Le Calvez G 2,
Mansourati J 1, Mottier D 2, Abgrall JF 2, Boschat J 1. Step 3: Identify Connections Synthesize
information from selected sources, identifying common themes, patterns, and trends.
To create your topic, consult with your supervisor. This may necessitate a close examination of the
citation. A summary can easily be made in this way and transformed into a well-flowing, logical
literature review. Once you outline your literature review, you can slightly shorten your writing path.
They are self-contained pieces of writing that can function as a stepping stone to a larger piece of
writing or can enhance writers’ understandings of a topic. Another step you should take is to argue
your choice. We are getting closer to a perfect literature review! ?? Step 1. The literature review is
one of the first and most crucial tasks in producing an academic paper. The following are the main
sections and subsections of a Literature Review: Introduction Related works Planning the review
Identification of the topic to be researched Specifying Research Questions Construction and
development of the protocol Protocol evaluation Conducting the review Search identification
Selection of primary studies Evaluation of studies. The purpose is to offer an overview of what is
known about the topic and to evaluate the strength of the evidence on that topic. Literature Reviews
as Ways of Hearing the Conversation. To write a strong stand-alone literature review, you should
approach the research using a step-by-step process. Eldar Iskenderov Commonly used Creative Ideas
expressions for Understanding Universal Things B. Commonly used Creative Ideas expressions for
Understanding Universal Things B. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to
writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help
you get the best from your time at university. A basic literature review includes the introduction with
the research topic definition, its arguments, and problems. Then, it has a synthesis of the picked
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readers directly to specific items or pages with shopping and web links. As a second year PhD
student this book has been a great help along my journey. At first, you gather several related research
papers. An easier way is just to drop us a message on our Live ChatBox on the bottom right of the
page. Those help to get a general idea of the degree of topic exploration. A systematic literature
review is one of the types of literature review that aims to summarize all existing information about a
phenomenon in an impartial and complete manner. Also, make sure the sources are trustworthy and
come from respected places. Step 2: Analyze and Select Sources In the second phase of your
research, it is essential to carefully evaluate and select sources that directly contribute to your
research question.

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