Chapter 2: Literature Review

(2.1) Introduction

  • A short introduction to the research problem
  • The purpose of the study

(2.2) Body

  • Sub-heading 1
  • Sub-heading 2
  • Sub-heading 3

(2.3) Conclusion

  • Summarise the major contributions of the important studies and how they relate to the problem statement and research questions in your study.
  • Stipulate gaps in research, inconsistencies in theory and findings, and areas or issues pertinent to future study.

(2.4) Tips:

  1.  Check to see if the articles are up-to-date
  2. You have included enough of current works - typically the last 5 years
  3. Also include seminal or landmark works if they are relevant in shaping your study
  4. Use linking words such as the following: similarly, in addition, also, again, more importantly, however, on the other hand, conversely, nevertheless
  5. Avoid using. Wilson (1990) says ......but instead uses an appropriate verb which more accurately reflects the authors' viewpoint, such as "argues", "claims", or "states".
  6. Quotes are used to emphasize a point or if what the author said cannot be rewritten in your own words.
  7. Sometimes quotes are used to quote terms coined by the author.
  8. When paraphrasing a source that is not your own, be sure to represent the author's message or viewpoint accurately in your own words.
  9. Keeping your own voice - Even though you are presenting the views of others, you should maintain your own voice by starting and ending a paragraph with your own words.

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