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Learning From Others and Reviewing The Literature: Darren N. Naelgas, Maed.,Smriedr

The document provides an overview of conducting a literature review for senior high school students. It discusses that a literature review surveys scholarly sources on a topic, provides knowledge on the current state of research, and identifies gaps. It outlines 5 steps for students: searching for relevant literature, evaluating and selecting resources, identifying themes and gaps, outlining a structure, and writing the review. The document emphasizes developing familiarity with the research topic and positioning one's own research in relation to prior studies.

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Learning From Others and Reviewing The Literature: Darren N. Naelgas, Maed.,Smriedr

The document provides an overview of conducting a literature review for senior high school students. It discusses that a literature review surveys scholarly sources on a topic, provides knowledge on the current state of research, and identifies gaps. It outlines 5 steps for students: searching for relevant literature, evaluating and selecting resources, identifying themes and gaps, outlining a structure, and writing the review. The document emphasizes developing familiarity with the research topic and positioning one's own research in relation to prior studies.

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Learning from Others

and Reviewing the


Literature
Darren N. Naelgas, MAEd.,SMRIEdr
Literature
versus
Studies
A literature review...

● Surveys scholarly sources on a specific topic


● Provides an overview of current knowledge
● Points out gaps in existing research
● Appears as part of a dissertation or on its own
Purpose of the literature review
✓ Demonstrate familiarity with the topic and scholarly
context
✓ Develop a theoretical framework and methodology
✓ Position your approach in relation to other
researchers
✓ Show how your research fits in
Phases of Review of Literature
●Survey
●Synthesis
●Analysis
●Presentation
5 Simple Steps in
Conducting Literature
Review for Senior
High School Students
STEP 1
Search for
relevant literature
Defining your research
problem
● Effects of social media
➠ Social media & body image
➠ Social media & body image among Gen Z

What is the impact of social media on body image among Generation Z?


Identifying keywords
● Social media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Snapchat, TikTok
● Body image, self-perception, self-esteem, mental
health
● Generation Z, teenagers, adolescents, youth
Searching efficiently

● Read abstracts
● Check bibliographies for more sources
● Note recurring citations
STEP 2
Evaluate and
Select Resources
Questions to ask about sources
✓ What question is addressed?
✓ What are the key concepts?
✓ What are the key theories and methods?
✓ What are the results and conclusions?
✓ How does it relate to other studies?
✓ What are the key insights and arguments?
✓ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research?
Taking notes
● Quotes
● Summaries of key points
● Source information:
➢ Author name
➢ Title & journal name
➢ Year of publication
➢ Page numbers
STEP 3
Identify Themes,
Debates and Gaps
What to look for
● Trends in the literature over time
● Key themes
● Debates and disagreements
● Research gaps
Examples of trends and gaps
✓ Most research focused on young women
✓ Increasing interest in the visual aspects of social
media
✗ Lack of research on platforms like Instagram and
Snapchat
➠ This is a gap your research could fill
STEP 4
Outline your
Structure
Common structures
● Chronological: Organize by time
● Thematic: Organize by theme
● Methodological: Organize by methodology
● Theoretical: Organize by theoretical approach
STEP 5
Write your
Literature Review
Format of a literature review

1.Introduction establishing purpose

2.Body analyzing the literature

3.Conclusion summarizing key findings


The introduction
Stand-alone literature review:
● Provide background on the topic
● Describe the objectives of the literature review

Research paper:
● Reiterate the central problem
● Briefly summarize the scholarly context
The body
● May be divided into sections
● Analyze and interpret
● Critically evaluate
● Synthesize different sources
● Use well-structured paragraphs
● Cite your sources
The conclusion
Stand-alone literature review:
● Discuss the overall implications
● Make suggestions for future research

Research paper:
● Show how the literature review has informed your
approach
● State what gaps your research will address

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