L2 - qualitative: literature review

Question 1

Paper 2: Writing Integrative Literature Reviews: Guidelines and Examples

what is ILR

Answer 1

Integrative literature review

• Form of research that generates new knowledge
• Reviews, critiques and synthesizes literature
• Misconception: is it not less rigorous or easer to write

Question 2

Paper 2: Writing Integrative Literature Reviews: Guidelines and Examples

> approach

Answer 2

Mature topic: review, critique, reconceptualize
New topic: review, preliminary conceptualize

Organizing
- Conceptual structuring
- Conducting
Writing
- Critical analysis
- Synthesizing new knowledge
Research agenda (what should be tackled now)
Taxonomy (naming, describing, classifying)
Conceptual frameworks (analytical tool explaining key concepts + variables + relationships)
Metatheory (theory where subject is theory)

Question 3

Paper 2: Writing Integrative Literature Reviews: Guidelines and Examples

> motivation

Answer 3

Importance + significance topic for future interest

Question 4

Paper 2: Writing Integrative Literature Reviews: Guidelines and Examples

> tips

Answer 4

Logic + conceptual reasoning
Catalyst future research
Clear writing