LITERATURE REVIEW

BY TAMOOR ZULFIQUAR

LIST OF TOPICS1. Introduction2. Literature review3. Difference between a

literature review and other academic research paper

4. Types of literature review

5. Important before writing a literature review

6. Strategy for writing the literature review

7. Important tips for writing a literature review

8. Conclusion

9. References

INTRODUCTION• Significant importance in research work.

• provide strong basis for an excellent research thesis.

• This written material illustrates the basic concept and different types of a literature review.

• Elaborates some important issues before writing a review.

• Provides some important techniques and tips to write a good literature review.

LITERATURE REVIEW• Reading,

• Analyzing,

• Evaluating

• Summarizing

the scholarly materials about a specific topic.

What is difference between a literature review and other academic research paper?

TYPES OF LITERATURE REVIEW

• Systematic Review

• Theoretical Review

• Argumentative Review

• Integrative Review

• Historical Review

• Methodological Review

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW

• Clarify

• Find Models

• Narrow the topic

• Consider whether

our sources are current

STRATEGY FOR WRITING THE

LITERATURE REVIEW

• Find a focus

• Construct a working thesis statement

• Consider organization

• Begin Composition

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW

–Use evidence

–Be selective

–Quotes Sparingly

–Summarize and Synthesize

–Keep own voice

–Caution when Paraphrasing

–Revise, Revise, Revises

REFERENCES• Books and Articles: • The Harcourt Brace Guide to Writing in the

Disciplines. Jones, Robert, Patrick Bizzaro, and Cynthia Selfe. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997.

• How to Write It: A Complete Guide to Everything You’ll Ever Write, By Lamb, Sandra E. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 1998.

• A Handbook for Writers by Troyka, Lynn Quitman, Simon and Schuster. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002.

• http://www2.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesForCourses/LitReview.html