Literature Reviews

How many items?

How do I know when I am done?

What are reliable sources?

What exactly is a lit review?

critical exam of literature on a topic

includes both evidence and theory

Picks out gaps in what is covered

written as overview of main points and discussion

Purpose

Historical

Looking for Agreement/Disagreement with your ideas

Looking for examples of use of theory

Looking for examples on use of methodology

One review may have several sections

Different purposes

One for topic or content and on for methdology is common

By content topic NOT by author

Standards fo lit

Emphaisze according to strength

Evidence based

Peer Reviewed