What Will Your Learn?
Session 1: Understanding the Purpose and Scope (20 minutes
- Introduction to the role of the literature review in a thesis & Defining the scope: broad overview vs. specific focus
- Setting research questions and objectives based on the literature review
Session 2: Literature Search and Evaluation (30 minutes)
- Effective search strategies: databases, keywords, and filters & Evaluating sources: credibility, relevance, and methodology & Ethical considerations in source selection and citation
Session 3: Structuring and Writing the Literature Review (30 minutes)
- Organizing the literature: thematic, chronological, or methodological approaches & Crafting clear and concise paragraphs: summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing sources- Maintaining a coherent flow: transitions, topic sentences, and logical progression
Session 4: Critical Analysis and Identifying Gaps (30 minutes)
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