Doing a literature review

1. Literature review Presentation slides

PowerPoint slides for a classroom presentation on the process of completing an annotated bibliography or literature review. Includes definitions and examples.  

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2. Overview of a literature review Student handout

Word document for students outlining what a literature review is, and why literature reviews are undertaken. 

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3. Structure of a literature review Student handout

Word document for students outlining how to structure aliterature review, and the processes for producing a literature review.

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4. Writing taxonomies Student handout

Word document for students with a colour coded diagram on writing taxonomies.

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5. Literature review Checklist

Word checklist for students with points to consider when producing a lit reivew.

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