Working-with-Literature

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O'Leary, Z. (2004) The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: Sage Chapter

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The Importance of Working with Literature

Working with literature is an essential part of the research process that:
generates ideas
helps form significant questions
is instrumental in the process of research design

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O'Leary, Z. (2004) The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: Sage Chapter

O'Leary, Z. (2004) The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: Sage Chapter Six Working with literature
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Working with literature

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O'Leary, Z. (2004) The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: Sage Chapter

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Finding literature

Finding relevant literature can be made easier if you are able to readily access and draw on a wide variety of resources such as:
reference materials
books
journals
grey literature
official publications
archives

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O'Leary, Z. (2004) The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: Sage Chapter

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Finding literature

Don’t go it alone!!
When looking for literature be sure to call on the experts such as:
librarians
supervisors
other researchers
practitioners

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Intersecting Areas of Literature

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Managing the literature

It also pays to be organized and diligent when it comes to keeping references.
Keep and file copies of relevant books, articles, etc.
Avoid lending out your ‘only copies’
Find out about the recommended referencing style and use it from the start
Consider using bibliographic file management software such as Procite, Endnote, or Reference Manager

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Annotating Sources

Annotating your sources provides you with a record of relevant literature. It should include:
the citation
articulation of the author and audience
a short summary
critical commentary
notes on relevance that remind you of the significance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited

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Using the Literature

Literature is used for disparate purposes throughout the research process. Whether it be:
focusing interests
defining questions
arguing a rationale
theoretically informing your study
developing appropriate design, or writing a formal literature review
every stage of the research process demands literary engagement

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The Formal Literature Review


Most find the writing of a literature review a difficult task that takes patience, practice, drafts, and redrafts

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The Formal Literature Review

The formal literature review is a very specific piece of writing designed to:
inform your readers of your topic
establish your credibility as a researcher
argue the need for, and relevance of, your work 

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Reviewing the Literature vs. ‘The Literature Review’

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Writing your Literature Review

A good literature review is an argument that is more purposeful than a simple review of relevant literature

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Writing your Literature Review

Writing a good review requires you to:
read a few good reviews
write critical annotations
develop a structure
write purposefully
use the literature to back up your arguments
review and write throughout the research process
get feedback
and be prepared to redraft

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