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Writing Literature Reviews: An Overview

Lesson Topics--Chapter 1

What Are Primary Sources?

How Much Literature Must I Cover?

Organization of the Text

Understanding the Writing Process

Start with a Self-Assessment

What Are “Primary Sources”?

First-published, original

Could be:

Empirical research report

Theoretical article

Literature review article

Anecdotal report

Report on professional practice and standards

Avoid:

Non-peer reviewed sources (popular magazines, newspapers)

Wikipedia and other un-vetted websites

How Much Literature Must I Cover?

Where do you fit in?

Depth of coverage depends on the “specific purpose” of your review

TERM PAPER

Class level (UG vs Grad)?

Nature of class (Survey vs Focused Topic)?

Time constraints (Final paper vs mid-term)?

Instructor’s preference?

THESIS/DISSERTATION

Must be thorough, exhaustive

Consultation with thesis advisor is essential

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Usually shorter, but more focused

Must reflect current state of research

Article based on dissertation often needs to be updated

Organization of the Text

Chapters 1 – 4

Managing the Literature Search

Chapters 5 – 8

Analyzing the Relevant Literature

Chapters 9 – 11

Writing a First Draft

Chapters 12 – 13

Editing and Preparing the Finished Product

Understanding the Writing Process

Recognize the reason you are writing this review

Your intended audience will determine the appropriate "writer's voice" you will adopt

Now you can prepare yourself to "manage" the search for relevant literature

Synthesize your material into a coherent and original statement, which is your first draft

You must then analyze the content of your primary sources; pull out specific details that support your topic

Start with a Self-Assessment

Step 1: Are you familiar with the University’s electronic resources?

If “yes”, skip to Step 2

If “no”, carefully review Chapter 2 and attend Library workshops as appropriate

Step 2: Have you settled on a topic?

If “yes”, skip to Step 3

If “no”, follow the steps in Chapter 3, and consult with your instructor

Step 3: Identify the relevant literature for your review. (will be covered in Chapter 4)

Summary and Discussion