1. How to Write up your Review of Literature A.k.a Introduction

2. General Introduction Identify subject area Use key words Establish the context

3. Why Review of Literature? Funnel effect Establishes a void Rationale for your research Summarize how you got to your research question

4. Journal Articles Most important studies Relevant Evaluate validity Briefly discuss flaws or strengths Statement of Purpose

5. Suggested phrases “Studies have shown that….” “A study conducted in…” “Although… (study info)….showed that…it has also been shown…” “Previous research….” “Despite extensive research conducted into…no studies have been designed…” “…(insert names & dates) conducted a study that…” “Although...(study info)….showed that…they did not….”

6. Suggested Readings 1. http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/Res earchMethods/RM_3_03.html 2. http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resou rces/writing/HTWsections.html#introduction Describes, in details, exactly what should be included in your Introduction/Review of Literature and how to write your paper professionally.