07 Mei 2024

11 Literature Review Myth

By: lennartnacke.com

Literature reviews (LR) should be written with curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to learn more - LR is within your reach
  1. It takes years to finish a good LR - Strategy allows for faster, consistent progress.
  2. The LR is a standalone chapter - LR should be woven throughout your research narrative.
  3. LR is a one-and-done task - It is an ongoing process that needs constant engagement.
  4. 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.
  5. You can't critique established scholars - Respectfully questioning assumptions helps us learn more. Critique the works, not the people.
  6. Rely only on academic sources - Expand your search to grey literature workshop proceedings, etc
  7. 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.
  8. Stick to a rigid outline - Explore the literature to expand your understanding. Iterate flexibility.
  9. The more sources, the better - Concentrate on the most important works. Quality, not quantity.
  10. You must read every paper in full - Strategically skim and prioritise relevance and quality. Pick and choose.
  11. A LR is just a summary of sources - A critical analysis synthesises ideas and finds gaps. Summarize, synthesize, scrutinize.

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