Conducting a Literature Review
Conducting a literature Review for the first time can be confusing. These tutorials will provide you with tips and examples.
Source: Literature Review, video tutorial, by Emily Bongiovanni and Brianna Buljung
Source: Conducting a Literature Review, LibWizard tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Conducting Lit Reviews Checklist and Slides
When you are conducting a literature review, or any substantial research project, you will want to be as comprehensive as possible in locating materials.
Use this checklist to ensure you are considering:
- Your Keywords
- Research Guides and Databases that will be helpful
- Web and Other resources you should consider
The checklist is available in Word and PDF formats.
- Mines Repository: Theses & Dissertations This link opens in a new window
Mines Repository is a great place to view past theses in your discipline. You can see how other students with similar topics organized their literature reviews.
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