eBook: Writing a Lit Review
Writing the Literature Review by ISBN: 9781462536917Publication Date: 2018-09-24This accessible text provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review--an integral part of a successful thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal. Each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies is clearly explained and accompanied by user-friendly suggestions, organizational tips, vignettes, and examples of student work. Also featured are excerpts from peer-reviewed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods articles.
Tools to Adopt: Source Matrix & Example Matrix
Adapt the templates below for organizing your own research. One is a Google spreadsheet, and the other is a Google doc. Choose whichever works best for you. The templates included suggested fields. Make a copy to adapt and re-use it.
- Source Matrix Template - Google SheetsMAKE A COPY! And then feel free to use & adapt.
- Source Matrix Template - Google DocMake a copy! And then feel free to use & adapt.
- Google Sheets Matrix ExampleThis is an example of the matrix used for two sources.