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HOW TO WRITE A
LITERATURE SURVEY FOR
RESEARCH PAPER/THESIS/
DISSERTATION
A research literature survey reviews
books, articles and other sources
(journals, conference papers,
dissertations, etc.) concerning a
particular issue, research question or
theory. It includes revision,
summarizing, and critical estimation of
all sources you found on the topic.
The main purpose of a literature review is to review relevant literature on
the topic. Besides, this paper is aimed to:
• estimate whether a source is significant in the understanding of the topic
and if it contributes something to resolving an issue;
• interpret previous research on the topic;
• find any gaps in sources;
• find out whether prior studies contradict and how it is possible to find a
solution;
• find out if there is a need for additional studies and bring up your own
research on the topic.
Writing a good literature review
includes 4 essential parts:
• Problem formulation: indicate the
subject you’re going to explore
and define its issues;
• Literature search: look for
sources which are relevant to the
topic;
• Literature estimation: define
which sources bring the
deepest understanding of the
topic;
• Analysis and conclusions:
write about essential findings
and make conclusions about
sources you read.
Lit reviews should consist of the following elements:
• A short description of the subject, problem, theory about which you read
in the literature;
• Splitting chosen sources into categories (for example, those which
support some opinion and others which are against it);
• Defining which pieces are the most significant and develop the topic.
Here are some useful tips to write a lit
review:
• Narrow the topic
How long should a lit review be? If
your topic is succinct and narrow, it
will be so much easier for you to
review the literature because the
number of relevant sources will be
smaller.
You’re not supposed to read ALL sources on the topic, but you’ll
make your life easier if the research problem is not so wide but
concise. Define the main aspects, keywords and develop your
search strategy.
• Look for current sources
In many fields (for example, medicine), every day researchers
conduct lots of surveys and discover something new so
reviewing old sources on your topic won’t be correct. Look for
up-to-date information in current publications.
• Support what you’re writing
All your interpretations of sources
should be backed up with
evidence which shows that what
you’re writing is authentic and
valid. Ask for professional lit
review help if there are any writing
troubles.
• Choose thoroughly
In each source, choose only essential points on the topic. It
should relate to the research problem so don’t include
unnecessary details. Hire custom literature review writers and
make your life a bit easier.
• Quote wisely
You can cite the author to back up
some point when it is hard to
paraphrase original words. But
avoid extensive quotations and
don’t insert them in your lit review
instead of your own words and
interpretations.
• Keep your paper original
You’re writing about what other authors
said on the topic but your own voice
should be the central one. Begin and
finish your paragraphs with your own
thoughts and wording.
• Be careful when you're
paraphrasing
Make sure you fully understand
what the author means and write
all author’s points accurately and
in your own words. Cite where it is
needed and don’t plagiarize.
LIT REVIEW OUTLINE
Introduction
In this section, you need to:
• specify your subject and define the research problem;
• indicate what literature you reviewed;
• narrow the focus of your review.
Body Paragraphs
This part should include:
• Start a discussion on a topic from
a broad perspective. Then, move
to more specific studies and stop
on the specific research question.
• Include insights of other authors on the topic, the most
important points, and contributions of each source to
resolving the research problem.
Conclusions
• summary of the key aspects of the previous parts;
• literature evaluation;
• define possible gaps in existing literature;
• describe areas for further studies;
• say about your research and how it connects to existing knowledge on the topic.
Find other tips on the topic in this Google book.
Still need lit review writing help?
Check
literaturesurveywriting.com
without hesitating!

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How to Write a Literature Survey for Research Paper/Thesis/Dissertation

  • 1. HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE SURVEY FOR RESEARCH PAPER/THESIS/ DISSERTATION
  • 2. A research literature survey reviews books, articles and other sources (journals, conference papers, dissertations, etc.) concerning a particular issue, research question or theory. It includes revision, summarizing, and critical estimation of all sources you found on the topic.
  • 3. The main purpose of a literature review is to review relevant literature on the topic. Besides, this paper is aimed to: • estimate whether a source is significant in the understanding of the topic and if it contributes something to resolving an issue; • interpret previous research on the topic;
  • 4. • find any gaps in sources; • find out whether prior studies contradict and how it is possible to find a solution; • find out if there is a need for additional studies and bring up your own research on the topic.
  • 5. Writing a good literature review includes 4 essential parts: • Problem formulation: indicate the subject you’re going to explore and define its issues; • Literature search: look for sources which are relevant to the topic;
  • 6. • Literature estimation: define which sources bring the deepest understanding of the topic; • Analysis and conclusions: write about essential findings and make conclusions about sources you read.
  • 7. Lit reviews should consist of the following elements: • A short description of the subject, problem, theory about which you read in the literature; • Splitting chosen sources into categories (for example, those which support some opinion and others which are against it); • Defining which pieces are the most significant and develop the topic.
  • 8. Here are some useful tips to write a lit review: • Narrow the topic How long should a lit review be? If your topic is succinct and narrow, it will be so much easier for you to review the literature because the number of relevant sources will be smaller.
  • 9. You’re not supposed to read ALL sources on the topic, but you’ll make your life easier if the research problem is not so wide but concise. Define the main aspects, keywords and develop your search strategy.
  • 10. • Look for current sources In many fields (for example, medicine), every day researchers conduct lots of surveys and discover something new so reviewing old sources on your topic won’t be correct. Look for up-to-date information in current publications.
  • 11. • Support what you’re writing All your interpretations of sources should be backed up with evidence which shows that what you’re writing is authentic and valid. Ask for professional lit review help if there are any writing troubles.
  • 12. • Choose thoroughly In each source, choose only essential points on the topic. It should relate to the research problem so don’t include unnecessary details. Hire custom literature review writers and make your life a bit easier.
  • 13. • Quote wisely You can cite the author to back up some point when it is hard to paraphrase original words. But avoid extensive quotations and don’t insert them in your lit review instead of your own words and interpretations.
  • 14. • Keep your paper original You’re writing about what other authors said on the topic but your own voice should be the central one. Begin and finish your paragraphs with your own thoughts and wording.
  • 15. • Be careful when you're paraphrasing Make sure you fully understand what the author means and write all author’s points accurately and in your own words. Cite where it is needed and don’t plagiarize.
  • 16. LIT REVIEW OUTLINE Introduction In this section, you need to: • specify your subject and define the research problem; • indicate what literature you reviewed; • narrow the focus of your review.
  • 17. Body Paragraphs This part should include: • Start a discussion on a topic from a broad perspective. Then, move to more specific studies and stop on the specific research question.
  • 18. • Include insights of other authors on the topic, the most important points, and contributions of each source to resolving the research problem.
  • 19. Conclusions • summary of the key aspects of the previous parts; • literature evaluation; • define possible gaps in existing literature; • describe areas for further studies; • say about your research and how it connects to existing knowledge on the topic. Find other tips on the topic in this Google book.
  • 20. Still need lit review writing help? Check literaturesurveywriting.com without hesitating!