3.

2A – Literature Survey
A comparison between Jain’s and Sovacool’s papers on Fracking

Main Points Similarities Differences

Topic/ Focus  Fracking (Adv &
Disadv)
thesis  Fracking should be
closely scrutinised
and regulated due to
the controversy
surrounding it
 If regulation and
governance is
stringent, problems
arising can be
mitigated against
Examination  Specific: 2 areas of Different emphasis
Economy &
environment
Main arguments  Highlights the
controversy
 Emphasises the
complexity of the
process & the impact
of using proppants
 Highlights
environmental
damage: air & water
pollution,
radioactivity
 Addressed media
hype
Evidence  Some evidence is
provided but not to
all points

 Detailed
introduction &
description of
process /Sufficient
specific examples
and evidence

Conclusions  Provides specific/

practical suggestions
 and
recommendations
(research,
regulations, media)
 General conclusions
(research &
regulations)
Structure  Well structured &
easy to follow

Language  Sovacool is longer &

has more technical
language.