Literature Research
An essential preliminary work in order to communicate science...
Literature Research
Purpose
Process
Planning a literature research strategy
Identifying credible online sources
Writing properly bibliographic references
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Literature Research
Purpose
- Understanding the state of the art
- Answering the 6W questions
- Identifying the key arguments
- Prioritizing the different items
Literature Research
Process
- List and experiment search terms in different search tools
- Keep a record of all the sources
- Be selective and check the relevance
- Capture the key information and argument
- Create a logical structure for your review
- Make sure you are clear for your audience
- Summarize the main points
- Quote your bibliographic references
Planning a literature research strategy
Write your topic/question/problem and underline the key concepts.
For each key concept, list as many synonyms/alternatives you can think of.
Think about any limits that might apply to your topic/question/problem.
Consider how you might broaden or narrow your search if you find too few/many references.
Now you are ready to start entering your search on the databases of your choice.
Remember to keep accurate records of what you have done, and why!
Identifying credible online sources
Primary, secondary and other sources ...
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"Since the internet is open to everyone, remember that you may be looking at false info or opinion instead of fact."
How can you tell whether a source is good? Learn how to determine good sources from bad for your next assignment.
The differences between a good, a bad, and a really bad source of information on the internet... It's all about the 4A's:
- is it Accurate?
- is it written and published by someone Authoritative?
- is this information Accessible from other sources?
- and does this source Answer your question?
Writting bibliographic references
Always quote your sources
This is essential... ... to reassure your audience about your credibility; ... to access primary sources of information and check the accuracy of your arguments (just in case you made a mistake in reading or interpretation...); ...to acknowledge the author's contribution...
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References
Web links
How do I do a literature search?
Bibliography
Literature searching and referencing***
Western Sydney University Library
Literature review, the basics
Developing your literature review - top tips (Bath University)
How to Do a Literature Search Part 1: Keywords
Determining Good Sources vid
Ethical Documentation - Academic Integrity
How do I know if my sources are credible/reliable?
Identifying Primary, secondary, tertiary Information Sources
Popular science writing
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Literature Research
An essential preliminary work in order to communicate science...
Literature Research
Purpose
Process
Planning a literature research strategy
Identifying credible online sources
Writing properly bibliographic references
+ INFO
+ INFO
+ INFO
References
Literature Research
Purpose
Literature Research
Process
Planning a literature research strategy
Write your topic/question/problem and underline the key concepts.
For each key concept, list as many synonyms/alternatives you can think of.
Think about any limits that might apply to your topic/question/problem.
Consider how you might broaden or narrow your search if you find too few/many references.
Now you are ready to start entering your search on the databases of your choice.
Remember to keep accurate records of what you have done, and why!
Identifying credible online sources
Primary, secondary and other sources ...
+ INFO
"Since the internet is open to everyone, remember that you may be looking at false info or opinion instead of fact."
How can you tell whether a source is good? Learn how to determine good sources from bad for your next assignment.
The differences between a good, a bad, and a really bad source of information on the internet... It's all about the 4A's:
Writting bibliographic references
Always quote your sources
This is essential... ... to reassure your audience about your credibility; ... to access primary sources of information and check the accuracy of your arguments (just in case you made a mistake in reading or interpretation...); ...to acknowledge the author's contribution...
+ INFO
References
Web links
How do I do a literature search?
Bibliography
Literature searching and referencing***
Western Sydney University Library
Literature review, the basics
Developing your literature review - top tips (Bath University)
How to Do a Literature Search Part 1: Keywords
Determining Good Sources vid
Ethical Documentation - Academic Integrity
How do I know if my sources are credible/reliable?
Identifying Primary, secondary, tertiary Information Sources
Popular science writing