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English Research Guide: Literature Review

This research guide will provide information and resources related to English literature and the study of English.

Resources for Writing a Literature Review

This tutorial found in Sage Research Methods walks through writing a literature review step-by-step. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.

Claire White walks through creating a literature review in Sage Research Methods database.

Literature Review

 A literature review is a demonstration of knowledge and understanding of academic literature on a specific topic.

It identifies experts and major journals within the field

The scholarly information is placed in context

It points out methodologies and contradictory studies used by various researchers

Gaps in the scholarship are identified and questions are raised for further study