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Writing the Literature Review

Writing the Literature Review. Writing in CSD. What is a Lit Review?. As the first step in the research process, the literature review provides an organized review of the main ideas, theories, and findings related to a topic.

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Writing the Literature Review

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  1. Writing the Literature Review Writing in CSD

  2. What is a Lit Review? • As the first step in the research process, the literature review provides an organized review of the main ideas, theories, and findings related to a topic. • Unlike a research study or an essay, a lit review does not seek to prove anything or support the writer’s stand.

  3. Organize by characteristics • Empirical research • Case studies • Survey results • Informational sources • Sub-topic

  4. Example of a review organized by sub-topic Major Topic: Therapies used in treatment of stuttering • Self-modeling • Prolonged speech • Habit reversal

  5. Lit Review Introduction (1-2 para.) • Provide background information on general topic • Orient reader to overall significance of topic • Indicate focus/significance of the present review • Preview the types of information discussed in the body of the review

  6. Lit Review Body • Provide details from each source (empirical research: IMRaD) (other sources: important ideas, theories, etc.) • Synthesize the information: point out differences and similarities in theories, methodologies, findings, etc. • Use transitions and consistent verb tense.

  7. Lit Review Conclusion • Summarize the most important results and ideas in the sources as a whole • Identify major trends in the research and consensus among the authors • Describe practical applications of the information • Identify areas for future study

  8. Using APA format In-text Citations

  9. General Rules • Use the author’s (or authors’) surname(s) and the year the information was published: Rogers (1994). . . . (Rogers, 1994). In 1994, Rogers. . . . • One date per source per paragraph

  10. One or two authors: Cite name(s) every time you cite the source. Rogers (1994) or (Rogers, 1994) Rogers and Johnston (1994) or (Rogers & Johnston, 1994)

  11. Three, four, or five authors: First citation in paper: List all names Rogers, Johnston, and Smith (1997) (Rogers, Johnston, & Smith, 1997) Second and subsequent citations: Rogers et al. (1997) (Rogers et al., 1997)

  12. Six or more authors: Use the et al. abbreviation for all citations: Smith et al. (2001) (Smith et al., 2001)

  13. Group citations • Alphabetize the sources by the first author’s surname • Separate sources with a semi-colon (Adams, 2002; Davis & Caldwell, 1998; Johnston, Smith, & Alexander, 2000; Smith & Johnston, 2003; Zeigler et al., 1996)

  14. References • List all sources cited in the review. • Alphabetize the sources and format records as in the bibliography

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