Research Hero

I have integrated my learnings of the literature into a presentation. 

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My key learnings about the literature review include:

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1. The literature review must be structured systematically, either chronologically or thematically. 

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2. The sources of evidence must be valid and verifiable.

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3. A referencing manager or database is necessary from the inception of your literature. 

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4. It is important for your literature review to identify gaps in evidence and to contribute to the rationale of your study.

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5. The literature review takes time and lots of reading. 

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6. References need to be less than 5 years old (if possible) in order to present a current synthesis of available evidence. 

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7. Referencing should be consistent. 

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8. Literature is an important source of information for the reader. 

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9. The literature establishes rapport between the author and the reader. 

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10. The literature review is a constantly evolving part of the protocol and final dissertation.