During this In-Residence session, we will focus on understanding and executing a literature review in preparation for selecting a topic for your doctoral research project. The purpose of this...

During this In-Residence session, we will focus on understanding and executing a literature review in preparation for selecting a topic for your doctoral research project. The purpose of this literature review is to gain an in-depth understanding of your intended topic and to identify either a gap in the literature or a issue, situation, problem or opportunity your proposed research study will address.

In preparation for our synchronous In-Residence session:

First review theLiterature Review PowerPoint presentation

Download Literature Review PowerPoint presentation.

Then watch the videoDr. Guy Conducting a Literature Review(Links to an external site.)

Finally, read through the following resources to develop a better understanding of how to write a doctoral research literature review.

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  Literature ReviewResearch(Links to an external site.)
  


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  A Guide to Writing a Dissertation Literature Review(Links to an external site.)
  


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  Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review(Links to an external site.)
  


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  Learn how to Write a Review of the Literature(Links to an external site.)
  


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  UNC Writing Center Literature Reviews Handout(Links to an external site.)
  


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  The Review of Literature(Links to an external site.)
  

After you have watched the video and reviewed the other materials, consider the key learning from the video and the other resources. What tips did you take away from the video that will enable you to write a solid literature review? How did the other resources help you better understand the process of writing a literature review? Post your response in the Discussion Forum below, along with any questions you have about conducting a literature review. During the synchronous session on the Literature Review process, you will receive answers to your questions and you will have the opportunity to ask additional questions.