Writing a Literature Review

Do you need help writing a literature review? Check out the resources here for guidance!

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Helpful Overview

The PowerPoint presentation below is an overview of the literature review writing process courtesy of Cedarville University. I've included it in this tab because it contains some excellent information on the point in the writing process when you begin writing for yourself.

Another resource you may want to consult is Purdue OWL's explanation of literature reviews.

Buckets

The Bucket Analogy

As you reflect on your collection of sources, you'll identify different themes ("buckets"). Each article may fall under one or more themes. This allows your literature review to be organized by theme and not by author.

 

Bucket graphic source:

Cisco, J. (2014). Teaching the literature review: A practical approach for college instructors. Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 2(2), 41-57.