GRCA june 20

ChecklistfortheLiteratureReview.docx

Steps	Description of Steps	Check
1	Opening sentence: isolate your research problem, with citation
2	Explain why it is necessary to solve this problem
3	Ensure your reader that you have only included research articles in the literature review and identify the main theme among them
4	If you notice multiple factors, you should list them
5	Include the names of the databases you used to conduct your research from the Monroe College Library
6	Lastly, list any search words/terms you used in order to find your research articles

1st paragraph is the objective summary of the first research article with limitations.

2nd paragraph includes a transition word from the first research article to the objective

summary of the second research article with limitations.

3rd paragraph includes a transition word from the first research article to the objective

summary of the second research article with limitations (limitations OPTIONAL).

( Milestone 2 )

Is organized by findings, geography, methodology, or time

Uses headings to help your readers find their way

Uses transition words like compare/contrast words so the reader sees the flow

from article to article

Sample comparison words Sample contrast words

…similar to… …different from…

…like… …however…

…also… …on the other hand…

Includes similarities and differences of methodologies

Includes similarities and differences of findings

Includes similarities and differences of recommendations

Each article cited in the text IS here; NO article not cited is here.

APA Basics

All margins are 1”

Everything is evenly double spaced using the method from the APA Basics page

(except the space after the paper title on the title page)

Everything, including page numbers, is in Times New Roman 12-point font

Paper has been run through an online spelling and grammar checker