How to Write up your Review of Literature

A.k.a Introduction

General Introduction• Identify subject area• Use key words • Establish the context

Why Review of Literature?• Funnel effect• Establishes a void• Rationale for your research• Summarize how you got to your

research question

Journal Articles• Most important studies• Relevant• Evaluate validity• Briefly discuss flaws or strengths

Statement of Purpose

Suggested phrases• “Studies have shown that….”• “A study conducted in…”• “Although… (study info)….showed that…it has also

been shown…”• “Previous research….”• “Despite extensive research conducted into…no

studies have been designed…”• “…(insert names & dates) conducted a study that…”• “Although...(study info)….showed that…they did

not….”

Suggested Readings1.http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/ResearchMethods/RM_3_03.html2.http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsections.html#introduction

Describes, in details, exactly what should be included in your Introduction/Review of Literature and how to write your paper professionally.