MOD 6. WRITING REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Question 1

TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING A SYNTHESIS

In this technique, you write one after the other most important information you gathered.

Answer 1

Summary

Question 2

TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING A SYNTHESIS

It is a reference to a particularly illuminating example or illustration that you have included in your review. You need to credit your sources.

Answer 2

Example or Illustration

Question 3

TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING A SYNTHESIS

It is an effective method by simply stating your thesis, then give reasons why it is true. The reasons should be supported from data and sources.

Answer 3

Two (or more) Reasons

Question 4

TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING A SYNTHESIS

These approaches will lead to examining 2 subjects or data in terms of one another. Comparisons considers similarities while contrast highlights differences.

Answer 4

Comparison and Contrast

Question 5

STRUCTURE OF A LITERATURE REVIEW

It is often a single paragraph that introduces the topic and provides scholarly or societal context for the review. It also identifies the overall statement of knowledge about the topic.

Answer 5

Introduction

Question 6

STRUCTURE OF A LITERATURE REVIEW

It draws together the importance of previous individual studies by highlighting the main themes, issues and knowledge gaps.

Answer 6

Body

Question 7

STRUCTURE OF A LITERATURE REVIEW

It is often a single paragraph which provides a summary statement of the overall state of knowledge about the topic.

Answer 7

Conclusion