Writing a literature review

Writing a literature review

Format and steps of writing a Literature Review from University of New England

A literature review is usually written as part of a postgraduate thesis proposal or at the beginning of a dissertation or thesis. A literature review gives an overview of the area of study: what has already been said on the topic; who the key writers are; what the prevailing theories and hypotheses are; what questions are being asked; and what methodologies are appropriate and useful.

In a literature review, you demonstrate that you have read and understood previous and current research in the area.

1. Format for a literature review

2. Steps for writing a literature review

Format for a literature review

A literature review follows an essay format -

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

Steps for writing a literature review

1. Do a literature search

2. Find the literature

3. Read the literature

4. Write short summaries

5. Organize the summaries

6. Write each section

7. Decide on the order of presentation

8. Write the conclusion

9. Write the introduction

10. Proofread and edit carefully

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