Review of the Literature

Review of the Literature: The requirement is eight sources, properly cited (MLA) that reflects your chosen topic. You can estimate writing at least one page per source. You should be thorough in summarizing the main intent of each article, paraphrasing in your own words the key ideas of each article that relate to your research. You must also include a discussion and analysis of each source. Look to justify your sources as credible and relevant while connecting the information to your thesis. You can also list key research questions this source helped to answer or even new research questions that jumped to mind while reading the article.  Every reference must be properly cited both within the Review of the Literature section and within your Works Cited page.

 

Literature Review Formatting :

• An introduction where you should both identify your issue and establish your reason and scope: ◦ What are you looking for, what questions are you trying to answer,

why? • A thorough review of each literature source (you can number them 1 to 8

and arrange them in any order you see fit). Each one will be at least 2-3 paragraphs and include: ◦ Proper MLA citation ◦ A summation of the key aspects of the article in your own words ◦ Formulation of questions, observations, and analysis on the ideas

presented or possibly questions that need further research ◦ Justification of the source;

▪ Credible and valid ▪ Relevance: How does this book or article relate to your

thesis?
 What key research questions did it helps to answer?

◦ Final statement/analysis • A conclusion where you compare and discuss the key findings from all

your Review of Literature research. (one to two paragraphs)