Reviewing+Sources

=Reviewing Sources (Literature Review) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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Reviewing sources is often repetitive reviews of each article.

See also Critical Literature Review for a list of components that might serve as a checklist.

"When crafting your review, consider the following elements:

"For specific guidance on how to write a review of a document, please see the following sources: · "[] · "[] " (Ryan, 2011)
 * 1) "the contents of the source material -- what are they about?
 * 2) "Do not simply say “first they talk about this. Then they talk about that. Etc” Explain the contents of the material in your own words to tell a story. Start that story with an informed opinion that will guide your reader – a well-crafted thesis statement.
 * 3) "what research methodologies, if any, were used or described?
 * 4) "what were the critical findings or conclusions?
 * 5) "what are the most important analytical conclusions?
 * 6) "were any contradictions noted?
 * 7) "are there any obvious holes in the research area?"


 * Sources**
 * Ryan, Julie Dr. and Barbera, Joseph Dr. EMSE 8000 (216) "Research Methods for the Engineering Manager, Spring 2011" (Course Syllabus, EMSE George Washington University, 2011)

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