Literature Reviews
Here are a few websites with some helpful information about writing a literature review, as well as some books that the library has that will provide more in-depth information (though perhaps not so useful if you’re not currently on campus).
- Cornell Library guide about conducting a literature reviewPoints to some useful websites
- Literature Review videoA nice and short video from NC State
Writing Literature Reviews-2nd Ed by Jose L. Galvan: California State University, Los Angeles
The Literature Review: Six Steps to Success by Call Number: Olin LB1047.3 .M33 2012ISBN: 9781452240886Publication Date: 2012-06-08
Evaluating Information
Be critical
Additional resoures for evaluating the information that you find
Shows how to evaluate periodicals by looking at their format, intended audience, and appearance
An 8-point evaluation checklist from the UC Berkeley Library
A great video about the skill of lateral reading to help you evaluate information found on the web.
What can the URL tell you?
Who wrote the page? Are they or the authoring institution a qualified authority?
Is it dated, current or timely?
Is the information cited authentic?
Does the page have overall integrity and reliability as a source?
What's the bias?
Could the page or site be ironic, like a satire or a spoof?
If you have questions or reservations, how can you satisfy them?