Search Strategy
Literature Search
Map the Literature
Table of Evidence
Helps to identify key pieces of information to use in writing your literature review and to organize the information. Review the literature on your topic and identify the following for each article:
| Purpose, Author, Date | The purpose of the research study, the author, and pulication date |
|---|---|
| Design and Key Variables |
Methodology used Key Varialbles:
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| Sample and Setting | Sampling - Inclusion or exclusion criteria for selecting groups or individuals to the research study, describes the population being investigated, as well as the setting, or location of the research site. |
| Measures | What were the specific instruments, scales, questionnaires, or methods used to collect data from participants or to observe outcomes? Examples: Dietary Assessment Tools, Biochemical or Anthropometric Measurements, Physical Activity Monitors, Surveys, or Behavioral Interventions. |
| Results or Findings | Finding from the study and interpretation of the findings |
| Conclusions, Limitations, Applicability to the Project | Characteristics of research design or methodology that impact or influence the application, or interpretation of the results |
Analysis and Interpretation
Literature Review -- More Help
Use these links to find more information on preparing a literature review
This video tutorial from North Carolina State University also provides a good overview of the literature review: Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students