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This guide will provide research and writing tips to help students complete a literature review assignment.
Just like most academic papers, literature reviews also must contain at least three basic elements: an introduction or background information section; the body of the review containing the discussion of sources; and, finally, a conclusion and/or recommendations section to end the paper.
It covers the basics of seventh edition APA Style, including paper elements, format, and organization; academic writing style; grammar and usage; bias-free language; mechanics of style; tables and figures; in-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and reference list format and order.
Steps for Conducting a Lit Review. 1. Choose a topic. Define your research question. 2. Decide on the scope of your review. 3. Select the databases you will use to conduct your searches. 4. Conduct your searches and find the literature. Keep track of your searches! 5. Review the literature. Finding "The Literature" Organizing/Writing
A literature review is important because it: Explains the background of research on a topic. Demonstrates why a topic is significant to a subject area. Discovers relationships between research studies/ideas. Identifies major themes, concepts, and researchers on a topic.
A guide to help users create citations using APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition.
General Format. In-Text Citation (Paraphrase): (Author Surname et al., Year). In-Text Citation (Quotation): (Author Surname et al., Year, page number). References: Surnames and initials for up to twenty authors should be provided in the reference list.
A guide to help users create citations using APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition.
A guide to help users create citations using APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition.
A guide to help users create citations using APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition.