Literature reviews (LR) should be written with curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to learn more - LR is within your reach
- It takes years to finish a good LR - Strategy allows for faster, consistent progress.
- The LR is a standalone chapter - LR should be woven throughout your research narrative.
- LR is a one-and-done task - It is an ongoing process that needs constant engagement.
- You need to be an expert to write a LR - Having done the study itself gives you expertise. In order to become an expert, they become one by doing.
- You can't critique established scholars - Respectfully questioning assumptions helps us learn more. Critique the works, not the people.
- Rely only on academic sources - Expand your search to grey literature workshop proceedings, etc
- Only include studies that support your argument - Give a balanced view that includes results that are at contrast with each other. Argue with the existing work.
- Stick to a rigid outline - Explore the literature to expand your understanding. Iterate flexibility.
- The more sources, the better - Concentrate on the most important works. Quality, not quantity.
- You must read every paper in full - Strategically skim and prioritise relevance and quality. Pick and choose.
- A LR is just a summary of sources - A critical analysis synthesises ideas and finds gaps. Summarize, synthesize, scrutinize.
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