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This will come through as your thesis takes shape, however, as you are evaluating other people’s work try to consolidate other research into your own ‘voice’ so it does not come across as a disjointed mix of different papers, voices and arguments. Your research will be filling a gap in the current literature. Remember, your research contributes to the field: Research disciplines evolve over time – so what one person concludes with is not the end, but can be the cause for further investigation or can help you to make a stronger argument.

What’s missing: This isn’t always the easiest thing to do from the outset – however you will get better at finding out what is missing after you read widely.Take note of this conclusion – and see if any other sources agree with it, disagree or challenge it entirely. The conclusion: This is the best way to determine if the evidence and arguments presented support the hypothesis.The key themes: Record the key themes and note how they used different methodologies to validate their ideas.

Use the subtitles and key words to decipher the methodology.

The structure: Look at how the piece is written.

When evaluating sources consider the structure, key themes, the conclusion and what is missing: Evaluate and contrast your sources to demonstrate your familiarity with your research topic: There may be a lot of (or sometimes little) literature published on your given topic, so by focusing in on your area of the topic, you’ll be able to demonstrate that you understand what your contribution to the research discipline is.

Areas where scholars have agreed or disagreed.

Indicate the structure of your literature review – is it driven by a particular methodology? Also, consider where your research sits in a broader setting by explaining your research problem and what you intend to cover.

To do this you first must introduce the research problem and context. Position your research in the broader context: These will provide you with the right context and set you up for success. The University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Birmingham University and others have published consolidated guides to literature reviews. If you’re just starting out, consider reading up on what a literature view is first. Recognizes and groups published information into the same, related or different fields of interest.In this blog, we take you through the ins and outs of literature reviews, what critically examining the literature means and how to get started.