A literature review summarizes and synthesizes the existing scholarly research on a particular topic. It should be organized around and directly relate to the research question. A literature review identifies what is known and unknown about a topic by critically analyzing previous studies and identifying areas of controversy. It should synthesize results, clearly outline questions that need further research, and be organized into sections rather than simply listing literature. An annotated bibliography with brief summaries of each source helps indicate comparisons and relationships between sources.

1. The literature review.
A few tips on conducting it.
I’m university of aizu.
I’m Wataru Ueda.
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2. First, What is a review of literature?
A literature review is explanation of what has been published on a topic by accredited
scholars and researchers.
A few time, you will be asked to write one as a separate assignment.
For example, it is part of the introduction to essay, research report, or thesis.
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3. Next, A literature Review can do using skill two area.
One is Information seeking.
The ability to scan the literature efficiently.
You will find a set of useful article and books using manual or computerized methods.
Another is Critical appraisal.
The ability to apply principle of analysis to identify unbiased and valid studies.
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4. Next, I talk about “A literature review must do these things”.
Be organized and related directly to the thesis or research question you are
developing.
Synthesize results into summary of what is and is not known.
Check areas of controversy in the literature.
Clearly talk question that need further research.
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5. Do you have these keyword?
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6. A literature review is a piece of discursive prose.
Therefore, Don’t list describing or summarizing one piece of literature after another.
Also, Don’t begin with the name of a researcher in every paragraph.
Instead, organize the literature review into sections.
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7. Annotated bibliography is need to summarize each item briefly.
And annotated bibliography should follow through.
Because these helps you indicate comparisons and relationships.
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