This self-paced module is designed to get you through the process of doing your (systematic) literature review. The focus in this module is on the literature review for a dissertation or a thesis, but many of the ideas are transferable to other kinds of writing, such as a peer-reviewed publication (article or book chapter), or a report. The approach you take to the literature review depends on your research question and intended readers.
This module contains short texts, some videos and exercises/activities, and handouts about:
After finishing this module you will have an understanding of the basic concepts of a literature review, have examples of types of literature reviews and know how to get started with your own literature review.
Master students, research master students and PhD candidates.