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Preparing a Literature Review Prof. Nancy Rivenburgh Department of Communication
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A review of the literature (to develop a research idea) versus a Literature Review (to set up a study)
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Am I ready to create a Literature Review? Do I have an idea or theme or hypothesis, NOT a topic? Is the idea original? Is it useful to someone? Will it change the way people think?
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A Good Literature Review… Has focus
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A Good Literature Review… Has focus Places the study at the ‘state of the art’
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A Good Literature Review… Has focus Places the study at the ‘state of the art’ Clearly establishes the study’s purpose and importance
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Where do I put the Lit Review? ► Quantitative studies In the beginning to provide direction for research questions and hypothesis ► Qualitative studies a. Theory driven (deductive) – in the beginning to offer an orienting framework or concept b. Grounded approach (inductive) -- multiple places or options Check with your advisor….
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Organizing the Literature Review First of all…. Make the literature WORK FOR YOU. Establish your VOICE.
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Organizing the Literature Review Synthesize in a way that adds value
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Tip: Try creating a literature map
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Organizing the Literature Review Synthesize in a way that adds value Have a clear narrative structure
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Logical progression Problem Interdisciplinary Study Framework Relevant Areas of Literature Theory or Issue Debate Study Focus Examples of narrative structure Fin Finding 2 Finding 3 Finding 1 Issue What we know What we need to find out Study Focus
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Organizing the Literature Review Synthesize in a way that adds value Have a clear narrative structure Find the right balance (giving confidence vs. relevance to the study)
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Organizing the Literature Review Synthesize in a way that adds value Have a clear narrative structure Find the right balance Tell the reader what to ‘carry forward’
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Organizing the Literature Review And don’t forget… Make the literature WORK FOR YOU. Establish your VOICE.
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information Don’t over-quote
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information Don’t over-quote Provide instructive signposts
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information Don’t over-quote Provide instructive signposts Avoid jargon, be precise, explain, clarify
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information Don’t over-quote Provide instructive signposts Avoid jargon, be precise, explain, clarify Write in crisp and active prose
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Writing the Literature Review Limit to relevant findings, information Don’t over-quote Provide instructive signposts Avoid jargon, be precise, explain, clarify Write in crisp and active prose Revisit the Lit Review once the study is complete
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Sounds good…. But how do I get it done? Review a domain of literature Identify an idea / theme (not a topic) Conduct a very directed literature search Refine your study focus (propose hypothesis; create a working title!)
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Organize the Literature Review (decide the narrative structure; map it out) Draft: FAST!!! Just write it. Yes, the whole thing. Don’t revise as you go. Polish: revise; scrutinize for clarity, accuracy, flow, interest, fill in detail as needed.
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Thanks! And good luck!
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