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Research Skills Week 5: How To Write A Literature Review
Research Skills Week 5: How To Write A Literature Review
Research Skills Week 5: How To Write A Literature Review
HOW TO WRITE A
LITERATURE REVIEW
GOSIA DREWNIOK
What you already know
Secondary
Peer-reviewed
Saunders et al. (2009)
How to start
Basic structure
Introduction Body Conclusion
Paragraphs
New paragraph with every new point/idea
Connections
Linking words/signposting
e.g. addition, contrast, reason
Linking words
3 ways
1. Direct quote (word by word) in “..” or ‘…’
2. Paraphrasing – using someone else’s
idea/argument/point, but put in your own words.
3. Summary – presenting the main point of someone
else’s idea/argument (without details)
Note: All three ways require an in-text reference!
Paraphrase
Read it
If possible – put it aside for a day or two, and come
back later
Does it make sense? Is it logical? (‘flow’)
Remember your aim
Check grammar, spelling, in-text referencing
Compile a list of references
Referencing