1. The How and Why of Literature Review
The Literature Review
The How and Why of Literature Review

2. Why Research? Answer a question Expand on pre-existing ideas
Find out if the information applies to what you are interested in

3. Purpose of the Literature Review
Gather background information
Helps brainstorm more ideas
Use as a springboard
Critique the works of others

4. Finding Sources www.eric.ed.gov St. Viator Resource Center
Local libraries
Who did researchers cite in their research?

5. Types of Sources PRIMARY SECONDARY Original research
Original documents
Any published works/research directly from the author of the study
SECONDARY
Newspapers
News magazines
Information that the author used from the original researcher

6. Critiquing the Literature
Why critique?
How does it help your research?
What to look for
Practice makes perfect