Lecture 2 Research Project Writing.pptVIP

Lecture 2 Research Project Writing 1. Literature review writing 2. Topics for the review 3. A sample of a literature review concerning the effect of leadership and its research methodology on students’ learning 1. Literature Review Writing What is a review of the literature? What are the functions of L. R.? What are the writing skills for L. R.? How is it structured? What is each part supposed to devote itself to? What is the checklist like? 1.1.1 Definition A literature review is an account of what has been published on a topic by accredited (公认的)scholars and researchers. In writing the literature review, your purpose is to convey to your reader what knowledge and ideas have been established on a topic, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. 1.1.2 Definition A literature review is an evaluative report of information found in the literature related to your selected area of study.? The review should describe, summarize, evaluate and clarify this literature.? It should give a theoretical base for the research and help you (the author) determine the nature of your research. 1.1.3 Definition The aim of a literature review is to show that the writer has studied existing work in the field with insight (Haywood and Wragg, 1982). A good literature review presents a clear case and context for the project which makes up the rest of the thesis. It is important to make clear the relationship of previous research to your thesis project. 1.1.4 Definition A review may be a self-contained unit -- an end in itself -- or a preface to and rationale for engaging in primary research. A review is a required part of grant and research proposals and often a chapter in theses and dissertations. Note: rationale 理论根据/依据 grant (国家给予的) 补助金,奖助金,奖学金 Occasionally you will be asked to write one as a separate assignment, but more often it is part of the introduction to an essay, research report, or thesis. Summary 1. What knowledge and ideas have been published on the topic of your re