1 Try experimenting with 2 Always keep an accurate
different search terms when record of all of the sources using online search tools that you use for your (e.g. DiscoverEd). bibliography/reference list.
Make use of search 3 Make use of the bibliography in
functions that allow you to the journal articles or textbooks specify a date range e.g. the that you are reading as this can year you would like to begin help you to increase the from. breadth of your literature review.
4 5 Create a logical structure for your
literature review and the way you Use a reading summary have approached it. sheet or electronic document to capture the This structure could be key information and the chronological or thematic or argument from your another form more suitable for sources. your investigation.
Make space to add your 6
own evaluation of both of Make sure your Think about how you have these. research voice developed your views. comes through What evidence convinced clearly. 7 Be selective you? Indicate your own stance. Choose a selection from everything you have read. 8 Make a summary of the key elements Check the relevance of of your review. the selected sources to • You can refer to this as you carry your topic and research out your own research investigation. question(s). • You can revisit and check how it Limit the amount of contributes to your line of reasoning, descriptive reporting. overall argument and conclusions.