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The Literature Review3 edition

Six Steps To SuccessLawrence A. MachiBrenda T. McEvoySlide2

Introduction

Doing and Producing a Literature Review

An OverviewSlide3

A literature review is a written document that presents a logically argued case founded on a comprehensive understanding of the current state of knowledge about a topic of study. This case establishes a convincing thesis to answer the study’s question.

The Literature Review DefinedSlide4

Identifies

Answers

Discovers

and advocates

Specifies

and

frames

Figure I.1Slide5

Identifies

Answers

Discovers

and advocates

Specifies

and

frames

Determines

nature

and scope

Defines

further

research

Figure I.2Slide6

1. Recognize and

define a problem

2. Create a process for solving the problem

3. Collect and compile information

4. Discover the evidence and build the argument

5. Draw

conclusions

6. Communicate and evaluate the conclusions

Figure I.3

Doing a Literature Review is scholarly exercise employing an applied critical thinking process.Slide7

Figure I.4

1.

Select a Topic

2.

Develop Tools of Argumentation

3.

Search the Literature

4.

Survey the Literature

5.

Critique the Literature

6.

Write the Thesis

Specifies

Organizes

and forms

Addresses

and answers

Advocates

and defines

Documents

and discovers

Explores

and catalogsSlide8

Figure I.5

Inquisitive

Skeptical

Independent

Honest

Persistence

Patience

Deliberation

Collegiality

Reasoned and logical thinking

Circumspect thinkingSlide9

Self-Correction

The reflective thinker reviews the work and thinking being done, and corrects deficiencies.

What I do?

How did it work?

What do I do next?

Self-Regulation

Quality control of your thinking process.

Reflecting on and monitoring your work procedures and thinking processes.

Checking the accuracy and validity of the work

Self-Assessment

Reflecting on your analytical reasoning.

Reflecting on factors constraining your accuracy , objectivity, and rationality.Reflecting on your mindset influences a fair and unbiased interpretation of the project work.

Reflective OversightSlide10

The Ethics of Scholarly Work

Do not take data out of context.

Do your own research.

Present only what you believe to be factual.

Present all sides of the question.

Plagiarism can easily sneak into a review unless it is carefully avoided.

You must be the sole writer of your literature review.Slide11

Pack Wisely Before You Begin

First, as a reviewer, you should organize a workspace free from distractions.

You will also need,

Minimally, at least one high-quality dictionary and thesaurus.

Reference works on research methods and writing skills can also be useful.

As with any complex project, the literature review demands concentrated mental focus.

Having a plan increases productivity. Develop a three-level plan.

First, create an overall project plan and timeline.

Second, subdivide the overall plan into sections that act as intermediate goals for the project.

Finally, build daily plans from the subsections to schedule the work for each daily session. Slide12

Tips

Study carefully the literature review model. Memorize it if possible. Use this flow chart to keep yourself on track.

Select a topic that is important to you. A subject of true concern or curiosity will produce better work than a topic chosen for expediency.

Writing starts now! Journal ideas, questions, and your current understanding of the material. Develop a project journal to catalog your work and reflective thought as you work.

Plan every step. Going back to pick up missed steps takes far

more time.Slide13