MOD 8. PRESENTS REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Flashcards
This shares with the reader the result or the outcomes of other studies that are thoroughly related to the one being undertaken
Literature Review
It relates a study to a larger, ongoing dialogue in the literature, filling in gaps and extending prior studies (Cooper, 1984: Marshall & Rossman, 2006). It also must be based on a well-thought-out design or plan that integrates the material discussed.
Literature Review
The best way to have a smooth and logical manner of presenting a literature review is through creating a ________ _______.
detailed outline
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
A comprehensive literature review need not include every piece of materials that you have located and read. Only those that are relevant to your chosen topic and its purpose, though all the materials are vital to your own study, not every citation needs to be included.
Be Selective
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
Comment on the major issues you discovered and never present a chain of isolated summaries of previous studies. You need to demonstrate an analytical and critical evaluative stance.
Provide Integration and Critique
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
By including others’ ideas, concepts, and theories in your literature, you are responsible to cite sources correctly and comply with academic and legal agreements. This means being trustworthy in your record keeping and ensuring that all details of referenced works are fully cited.
Ensure Legitimacy
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
Limit the use of direct quotations and quote only materials that are stated skillfully and are clear reflection of a point of view. You should paraphrase rather than quote directly.
Limit Use of Quotations
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
Some words that might be common in everyday language and conversation are not appropriate for use in literature review.
Follow Academic Style of writing
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
A first draft should be just that – a preliminary tentative outline of what you want to say based on a planned structure. Often what is helpful is to distance yourself from your review and then go back and revisit. The final draft should be as precise as possible in terms of both content and structure.
Revise, Revise, and Revise
