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Hampton Literature Review

The document provides an overview of what constitutes a literature review. It defines a literature review as a systematic evaluation of previous research on a particular topic or research question. The review analyzes, not just summarizes, scholarly writings directly related to the research question. It also represents the background literature that informs the topic. The document outlines the stages of conducting a literature review, including defining the research question, planning the review, researching relevant literature, analyzing materials, and writing the review. It provides guidance on the types of sources to consult and strategies for tracking, analyzing, and documenting research sources.

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Hampton Literature Review

The document provides an overview of what constitutes a literature review. It defines a literature review as a systematic evaluation of previous research on a particular topic or research question. The review analyzes, not just summarizes, scholarly writings directly related to the research question. It also represents the background literature that informs the topic. The document outlines the stages of conducting a literature review, including defining the research question, planning the review, researching relevant literature, analyzing materials, and writing the review. It provides guidance on the types of sources to consult and strategies for tracking, analyzing, and documenting research sources.

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The Literature Review

Marian Hampton
What is a literature review?

• Systematic review of the published literature on a specific topic or


research question.
• Designed to analyze-- not just summarize-- scholarly writings that
are related directly to your research question.
• Represents the literature that provides background information on
a given topic, and shows a correspondence between those writings
and your research question.
“The Literature”

• Body of research, scholarly articles, books and other information


sources (e.g. dissertations, conference proceedings) relevant to a
particular issue, area of research, or theory

• A Literature Review is NOT


• Just a Summary of Sources
• Compilation of everything written on a particular topic
• Research paper where you select resources to support one side of an issue
versus another
Types of Literature Reviews

• Different projects involve different kinds of literature reviews


with different kinds and amounts of work
• Research Study
• Senior thesis
• Masters thesis
• Doctoral dissertation
• Research article
• Grant proposal
• Evidence based practice
Stages in a
Literature Review Define the
Write the Research
Review Question

Analyze
Plan the
the
Review
Material

Research
the
Literature
Define the Research Question

• Define the Scope of your research question


• POOR -- Why did the chicken cross the road?

• BETTER -- What are some of the environmental factors that occurred in


Pittsburgh, PA between January and February 2015 that would cause a
chicken to cross Forbes Avenue?
• Preliminary Research
• Talk with your Instructor or Advisor
Plan Your Review

• Where does that discipline publish research?


• What sources of information will you consult?
• Don’t ignore paper sources
• How will you keep track of your research?
• Research Log
• Citing Your Sources
• Citation Manager
Research the Literature

• ULS Homepage: http://www.library.pitt.edu


• Subject Specialists: http://library.pitt.edu/subject_specialists
• Getting the Materials
• Get It
• EZBorrow
• Interlibrary Loan
• Other Collections
Analyze the Materials

• Critical analysis of the reviewed works and their relationship to


your research question.
• Critically analyze the relevant literature
• Overall content of the literature
• History of the research
• Theoretical arguments
• Implications of the research
• Identify areas of agreement
• Inconsistencies or conflicting viewpoints
• Any gaps or deficiencies in the research
Write Your Review

• Look at examples within your field


• Talk to your mentor or advisor
• Talk to the Writing Center
• Colleagues
Resources

• Literature Review Online Guide


http://pitt.libguides.com/literaturereview
• Writing Center
http://www.writingcenter.pitt.edu
http://www.writingcenter.pitt.edu/graduate-services
• Subject Specialists
http://library.pitt.edu/subject_specialists

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