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LESSON 4: Writing a

Review Paper
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Objectives

At the end of this lesson students are expected to:


? create a unique strip about what they have learned in the steps of making a review
and;
? evaluate the learning discussion of the steps in making a review.
? The purpose of a review paper is to concisely
review recent progress in a particular topic.
Overall, the paper summarizes the current state
of knowledge of the topic. It creates an
understanding of the topic for the reader by
discussing the findings presented in recent
research papers.
Hayward
(2017) there
are 5
differences
between a
RESEARCH
PAPER and
REVIEW
PAPER
Here are 8 tips of some key things
to consider in writing a review
paper.

? 1. Check the journals Aims and Scope Ensure you have read the points and extension for the
journal you are submitting to and follow them closely. Various journals have various types of
articles and not all will accept review articles, so it's essential to check this before you begin
writing.
? 2. Define your scope Characterize the scope of your review article and the research question
you'll be answering, ensuring your article contributes something new to the field and reports on
new thoughts that haven't effectively been examined.
? 3. Finding sources to evaluate When finding sources to evaluate, Angus Crake says that it’s
critical that you “use multiple search engines/databases so you don’t miss any important ones
? 4. Writing your title, abstract and keywords Invest time in writing a compelling title,
abstract and keywords. This will help amplify the visibility of your article online, guaranteeing
the right readers discover your research. Your title and title ought to be clear, concise, precise,
and informative.
Here are 8 tips of some key things
to consider in writing a review
paper.

? 5. Introduce the topic Start with an outline of the point and give some unique situation,
clarifying why a review of the topic is important. Gather a research to illuminate your presentation
and make it expansive to connect with a large audience of non-trained professionals. This will help
you maximize its more extensive relevance and impact.
? 6. Include critical discussion Make sure you present a critical discussion, not just a descriptive
summary of the topic. If there is contradictory research in your area of focus, make sure to include
an element of debate and present both sides of the argument. You can also use your review to
resolve conflict between contradictory studies.
? 7. Sum it up This can include making suggestions for future research on the topic as part of your
conclusion.
? 8. Use a critical friend One last check! Always perform a final spell and grammar check of your
article before submission. You may want to ask a critical friend or colleague to give their feedback
before you submit. If English is not your first language, think about using a language-polishing
service.
Elements of a Review Paper

Section of a Review Paper : Introduction and Background


What it should contain?
? Make it brief (1/5 of the paper’s total length).
? Grab the reader's interest while introducing the topic.
? Explain the "big picture" relevance.
? Provide the necessary background information.
Elements of a Review Paper

Section of a Review Paper : Body of the Paper


What it should contain?
? Experimental Evidence: Describe important results from recent primary literature
articles and
? Explain how those results shape our current understanding of the topic.
? Mention the types of experiments done and their corresponding data, but do not
repeat the experimental procedure step for step.
? Point out and address any controversies in the field.
? Use figures and/or tables to present your own synthesis of the original data or to show
key data taken directly from the original papers.
Elements of a Review Paper

Section of a Review Paper : Conclusion


What it should contain?
? Succinctly summarize your major points.
? Point out the significance of these results.
? Discuss the questions that remain in the area.
? Keep it brief.
Elements of a Review Paper

Section of a Review Paper : Literature Cited


What it should contain?
? It’s up to the teacher if what will be the minimum number of references that you must
use and cite in your paper. Typically, at least 8-10 references are required.
? Reviews are usually published by experts in the field. Being familiar
with the structure and purpose of reviews will help you navigate
scientific literature more confidently, but remember that it is not likely
you will be writing a review for publication in a journal until well into
your career. Sometimes, journal editors will invite scientists to write a
review for their journal. Review papers appeal to the novice researcher
who is attempting to break into a research field, the seasoned
researcher who welcomes any means of streamlining the literature
searching and reading they do to support their research and often
decision- and policymakers looking for summary concepts and
numbers.
Types of Reviews

1. Narrative reviews
The narrative review is the classic literature review and is a long-standing tradition in research.
Today it is the most common form of review in the humanities and parts of social sciences. The
important contribution of a narrative review is the author´s interpretation and critique of the
literature under scrutiny in the review.
2. Systematic reviews
The systematic review is a methodical approach in order to collect, appraise and synthesize all
available research and data relevant to a predefined research question. In contrast to narrative
approaches, systematic reviews are based on documented, transparent and reproducible
searches, building on the same principles as other aspects of empirical research. They are
predominantly used in evidence-based health care, medicine and the life sciences, but are
increasingly being adopted in other academic disciplines like psychology, education and social
science.

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