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Lit Review: Examples Exercise

Analyzing Example Literature Reviews

Look at the full text of the scholarly publications linked below. Answer the following questions to become more familiar with literature reviews.

  • Is the literature reviewed labeled? Is so, what label is used?
  • How is the literature review organized?
  • Can you identify instances where the author(s) summarized sources?
  • Can you identify instances where the author(s) related sources to their research?
  • How would you find a source cited by the author(s)? [HINT: Consult the Mining Reference Lists page of the Research 101 guide.]