What Is A Literature Review? Plain-Language Webinar With Examples + FREE TEMPLATE

Learn how to write a high-quality literature review, from scratch. One of our popular webinars, this video is full of useful tips on understanding what a literature review is, its importance to research, and how to construct it. It also covers browsing the existing literature, reflecting on the readings, identifying key concepts, creating a structure, and how to start writing.

OVERVIEW: LITERATURE REVIEW BASICS

00:00 Introduction to Literature Review 101 Webinar
00:42 Understanding the Basics of a Literature Review
01:21 The Importance of a Literature Review
02:14 The Challenges of Writing a Literature Review
03:22 Key Elements of a Literature Review
03:57 The Role of Theory in a Literature Review
06:30 The Importance of Empirical Research
07:11 Identifying the Research Gap
09:26 Applying the Elements of a Literature Review: An Example
12:47 Free Literature Review Template
16:51 Structuring Your Literature Review
19:48 What Reviewers Look for in a Literature Review
26:19 Getting Started with Your Literature Review
30:36 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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