Writing a Literature Review | GRTR37

Description

This workshop will define the various elements that comprise a literature review and provide practical strategies for students in the process of completing a literature review for coursework. Specific topics that are covered include identifying scholarly literature, creating and following a research plan, and assessing the usefulness of texts for your literature reviews.

Students will also have the opportunity to read and examine samples of literature reviews from completed dissertations and critique them with their peers.

Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the contents and purpose of a literature review
2. Set a strategy for writing and structuring a literature review
3. Identify the benefits of notetaking and reference management tools when writing literature reviews
4. Identify acceptable sources for inclusion in literature reviews
5. Identify useful reading strategies for writing a literature review

Leaders Information

Jacob Baby is an urban planner and PhD candidate in Geography, Planning & Environment. His research focuses on cities, particularly how transport planning and policy have developed in Indian cities over time. Jacob also enjoys working with students, helping them improve their skills in academic writing, research, and presentations. He finds teaching fulfilling and values the environment it provides for learning and growth.

How it works

Event details

Workshop location

Sir George Williams

Start date

Thursday, September 21, 2023

End date

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Workshop days

Thursday

Time

From 09:30 to 11:30

Instructors

Arsenio Paez

Capacity

23 / 30

Registration deadline

Monday, September 18, 2023