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Literature Review Example/Sample
In this video, we walk you through an A-grade literature review from a dissertation that earned full distinction . We start off by discussing the five core sections of a literature review chapter by unpacking our free literature review template . This includes:
- The literature review opening/ introduction section
- The theoretical framework (or foundation of theory)
- The empirical research
- The research gap
- The closing section
PS – If you’re working on a dissertation, be sure to also check out our collection of dissertation and thesis examples here .
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Literature Review Example: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sample literature review real.
Yes. The literature review example is an extract from a Master’s-level dissertation for an MBA program. It has not been edited in any way.
Can I replicate this literature review for my dissertation?
As we discuss in the video, every literature review will be slightly different, depending on the university’s unique requirements, as well as the nature of the research itself. Therefore, you’ll need to tailor your literature review to suit your specific context.
You can learn more about the basics of writing a literature review here .
Where can I find more examples of literature reviews?
The best place to find more examples of literature review chapters would be within dissertation/thesis databases. These databases include dissertations, theses and research projects that have successfully passed the assessment criteria for the respective university, meaning that you have at least some sort of quality assurance.
The Open Access Thesis Database (OATD) is a good starting point.
How do I get the literature review template?
You can access our free literature review chapter template here .
Is the template really free?
Yes. There is no cost for the template and you are free to use it as you wish.
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Literature Review: Conducting & Writing
- Sample Literature Reviews
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- Finding "The Literature"
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Sample Lit Reviews from Communication Arts
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Note: These are sample literature reviews from a class that were given to us by an instructor when APA 6th edition was still in effect. These were excellent papers from her class, but it does not mean they are perfect or contain no errors. Thanks to the students who let us post!
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Literature Review Student's Name Paper Citation: Johnson, William R. and Jonathan Skinner (1986) "Labor Supply and Martial Separation," The American Economic Review, 76(3) (June): 455-469. [Note the Format of the Citation: Author Names (Year) "Paper Title," Journal Title, Volume(Number) (Month): page numbers. More examples of reference ...
throughout the review. Also, unlike a research report, a literature review is not organized into discrete introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections. Its organization is much more flexible, as it revolves around the themes being discussed from the literature. I have annotated places in this paper that highlight some key features of ...
Sample Literature Review (1) - University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu
The literature review should be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages—slightly longer than the literature review in a typical journal article. This sample literature review is more comprehensive (meaning it draws on more sources) than many class assignments but less comprehensive than literature reviews for a thesis or dissertation.
B.S. Research Paper Example (Literature Review) This is an example of a research paper that was written in fulfillment of the B.S. research paper requirement. It uses APA style for all aspects except the cover sheet (this page; the cover sheet is required by the department). It describes
The literature review opening/introduction section; The theoretical framework (or foundation of theory) The empirical research; The research gap; The closing section; We then progress to the sample literature review (from an A-grade Master's-level dissertation) to show how these concepts are applied in the literature review chapter. You can ...
WRITING BASICS: LITERATURE REVIEWS | 04 Another example of analysis: "The underlined passages in the text [below]… show where Key-young introduces differences of opinion about the end of the cold war. He starts off by outlining the standpoint of the realists. He doesn't negatively criticize the realists himself but begins the critique by ...
Sample Literature Reviews. Sample Lit Reviews from Communication Arts; Have an exemplary literature review? Get Help! Sample Lit Reviews from Communication Arts. Note: These are sample literature reviews from a class that were given to us by an instructor when APA 6th edition was still in effect. These were excellent papers from her class, but ...
begins her literature review with some background on her topic. Commented [A2]: Here, the author uses a statement at the end of her introduction to let her audience know that this is a literature review, not a traditional essay. Commented [A3]: The focus in a literature review is on summarizing and synthesizing source information.
EXAMPLE LITERATURE REVIEW The following is an example* of some of the key features of a literature review. Remember that the depth of critique, structure, and focus will change depending on your purpose. ... 4612_ArkoudisHarris_FinalReport_2018_0.pdf Baik, C., & Greig, J. (2009). Improving academic outcomes of undergraduate ESL student: The ...