Power Keys to Writing a Literature Review

Posted on January 15, 2009

A literature review is always a big problem for students. The reason is that they do not completely understand the very gist of the task. This article will help you clarify what a literature review actually is and how to write it.
 
Literature Review: Definition
 
So, what is a literature review? What kind of information do tutors expect to find in your literature review? What do they mean when saying that a literature review is a complete failure? Let us explain this. So, please, be ATTENTIVE!
 
A literature review is a summary of the works published on a certain topic by other scholars and researchers. A literature review can be a separate assignment as well as a part of a research paper, dissertation, or thesis.
 
A literature review requires a deep analysis of ideas, theories, and knowledge established on a topic.
 
Try to understand the definition of a literature review presented, and you are sure to understand how to write it.
 
Book Report and Literature Review: Difference
 
One of the most frequent mistakes that students make is creating a book report instead of a literature review. Remember, there is a huge difference between them.
 
A book report requires a simple retelling of some book along with your feedback on it.
 
A literature review requires the following:

• Summary of what is already known;
• Areas of controversy;
• Questions that require further research.

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