Preparing your first literature review

Join this workshop to learn what a literature review is and get advice on how to prepare one, even if you have never done this type of writing before. Find out about effective reading strategies, selecting and evaluating suitable academic sources, and organising your literature review.

By the end of this session you will be able to:  

• identify the difference between the research and writing processes of a literature review
• identify the key stages of preparing a literature review
• understand the importance of effective source selection and evaluation
• start planning the structure of a literature review