Conducting a literature review is a vital part of any research. Discovering the current state of knowledge for your topic will help you determine where your research fits. The below infographic is a checklist designed to help students with the process. For more information, see our guide on Literature Reviews.
Nader, J., & Volker, C. (2021). Writing a Literature Review Checklist [Infographic]. Scholarly Commons. https://commons.erau.edu/publication/1596
Have you done the following?
Outline: Clearly outlined the purpose of your review? What about the context? Scope (limitations)? Audience?
Sources: Found and evaluated technical, credible, peer-reviewed sources to synthesize and focus into your research?
Citation: Integrated these sources with bibliographic detail that adheres to a citation style?
Sources: Analyzed/Critiqued sources as they pertain to the discussion at hand?
Literature: Identified gaps in the literature and research? Strengths? Weaknesses? Themes?
Connections: Made connections between your sources?
Information: Have you looked at pertinent info, such as methodologies/ theories/ models?
Viewpoints: Discussed the varying viewpoints, controversial findings, etc?
Writing: Written an introduction, body, and conclusion?
Proof-read: Checked the spelling and grammar?
Nader, J., & Volker, C. (2021). Writing a Literature Review Checklist [Infographic]. Scholarly Commons. https://commons.erau.edu/publication/1596
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