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For some literature review assignments, you will be given a topic to explore. For others, you will need to find your own topic. Keep reading to find out how to select a topic to research that will help you meet the requirements of your assignment and how to gather the...
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A key component of literature reviews is incorporating the information, ideas and theories of other scholars. To do this, we need to use paraphrasing, and to a lesser extent, quoting. On this page, you'll find examples of how information has been integrated into a literature review paragraph. Paraphrasing and quoting...
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Use this checklist to revise your literature review before you submit it. Topic Have you: selected an appropriate topic? Not too broad/narrow? Introduction Have you: given background to your subject area? clearly stated the topic? included a thesis statement? Body Do you paragraphs begin with a clear topic sentence? Have...
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Have you been asked to write a literature review for an assignment but you are not sure what you are required to do? The following pages will cover researching for your literature review, organising information, structuring your work and integrating information from other sources into your writing. On this page,...
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Literature reviews require students to collect, synthesise and interpret large amounts of information. This means that keeping organised from the start is very important. On this page, you will find practical tips for arranging the content for your review. A common problem that students run into when writing a literature...
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By organising your literature review effectively, you'll enhance comprehension and engagement, making your work stand out. Discover how to structure your review logically, ensuring that your arguments flow smoothly, making it easy for your readers to follow your analysis. There are different ways that your information can be organised in...
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A successful literature review does more than just represent the ideas of other authors. It also includes the voice of the person writing the review. Let's find out how we can do this. Highlighting gaps, strengths and limitations This shows your evaluation of the studies you have engaged with. This...
