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Use this reading checklist before starting to write your literature review. Authority Who conducted the research? Is the author an authority in their field of study? What evidence is there to support this? Research can find information from many sources, e.g. volumed journals to company reports. At all times, you...
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Find out what some of the most common literature review errors are and how to avoid them. Poor writing in a literature review is often the result of failing to integrate arguments into the review. Many people make the mistake of simply summarising their readings. Avoid using words like 'are...
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This checklist is a great way to make sure you have included the necessary features in your report. Check that your report has the following features: Are all parts of your assignment task covered? In relevant sections? Have you used conventional report format and structure? Are there well-structured sections where...
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In academic writing, it is necessary to refer to research from others using reporting verbs. This page explains what reporting verbs are, how to use them and provides a list of verbs you can use in your assignments. When using reporting verbs, remember to use a variety of them. If...
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Watch a series of four videos explaining how to structure a literature review. This series of four videos is narrated by Dr. Judy Maxwell from the Study and Learning Centre. The first video outlines the overall structure of a typical literature review and then discusses the key elements of a...
