Research Writing
How to Do a Literature Review
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for those pursuing research, at PhD level or not – anyone who wants to improve their ability to write about academic literature for research purposes. You can use the hashtag #FLLitReview to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Understanding the literature review as a genre, and its fundamental role in all serious investigations and research projects
- Developing a useful list of search terms and understanding where to use them to find the most relevant literature available
- Developing a professional bibliography and annotating it with critical evaluations of readings
- Asking good questions to guide the reading and writing process
- Planning a critical discussion in response to specific questions and based on evidence from the published literature
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Apr 24 (204 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Wollongong via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Emily Purser, Bethany Muscat, Stafford Lumsden |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Languages Humanities |
| Tags | C R Languages & Cultures |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Apr 24 (204 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Wollongong via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Emily Purser, Bethany Muscat, Stafford Lumsden |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Languages Humanities |
| Tags | C R Languages & Cultures |
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