The literature review section is often a difficult part of the dissertation writing process for all colleagues. Despite the fact that the importance of this is well known, most people still often neglect this part of the process. This blog post will share some experiences and tips to help you on your way to study abroad.
First of all, we need to clearly understand the status and role of literature review. It is like the rudder of a ship, guiding the reader’s thoughts to transition from a broad topic to a specific research direction, and at the same time delineating the scope of the structure of the whole article. Therefore, mastering the literature review is one of the essential skills for both undergraduate and doctoral students.
When writing a literature review, special attention needs to be paid to the following key steps:
Research the field in depth and build up a rich knowledge base;
Select and refine keywords to better convey the author’s intention;
Paying attention to the current research hotspots and exploring their latest trends;
Be able to analyse the doubts and controversies in existing research in an objective and pragmatic manner;
Define the original intention and goal of the research, so as to lay a good foundation for the next analysis.
In addition, the basic structure of the Division Review should be clearly defined, i.e. Introduction, Statement of Objectives, Elaboration of Problems, List of Research Resources and Notes to the Statement, etc., each of which should have a clear theme and objective. Please be sure to cherish and focus on the intrinsic connection between each section, so as to achieve a real connection and transmission of information.
Finally, let us look forward to more innovative, rigorous, clear, and empirical study abroad reports and essays with a deeper understanding of the literature review. Through continuous polishing in this process, you will improve your study abroad quality and become an indispensable part of the power to promote the progress of study abroad!
