RESEARCH STEPS |
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1. Choose a TOPIC + define your RESEARCH QUESTION |
Your question will likely reflect the topic for your thesis or dissertation. Typically completed as part of thesis or dissertation proposal. |
| 2. Begin KEYWORD development |
Jot down keyword ideas for terms or phrases you will want to search for. Brainstorm synonyms (i.e. colloquial names), abbreviations, and acronyms. |
| 3. Define the SCOPE of your review/question | Include inclusion and exclusion criteria for your question. |
| 4. Select LOCATIONS to search | E.g. databases + limiters within them |
| 5. SEARCH + TRACK your searches and results | Be deliberate with the notes that you keep - and design the best workflow for yourself. |
| 6. Review + critically APPRAISE your results |
Review the results for bias and applicability to your question. |
| 7. Jot down NOTES + WRITE your literature review | It can help to create an annotated bibliography of the resources you want to use - so that you don't have to re-review them in full all the time. |