Week 2 is all about doing literature reviews. Lit reviews are a common assignment and they make up a large segment of your final dissertation. On this page you will find tips for planning and successfully completing your lit review.
What are the 6 stages of a lit review?
Use the following questions in 5 categories to evaluate a scholarly source, such as a book chapter or journal article.
Hover over the plus signs to see what each section of the journal article is called
Click the image to find more information about transition words or linking words between paragraphs from the Writing Centre at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Conducting Research Literature Reviews by 
The Literature Review by 
Succeeding with Your Literature Review: a Handbook for Students by 
If you want help with academic writing, try this tutorial from the BBC in collaboration with the Open University. It is self-paced and interactive. Click the image to go to the tutorial.
The Writer Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill have great resources for lots of different types of writing assignments. Click the image to see their tips & tools for good academic writing.
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