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Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks Writing Club

A guide for students participating in the CSU writing club using the text Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks by Wendy Laura Belcher.

Week 5: Reviewing the Relevant Literature

  1. What is the original or primary research that will support my article?
  2. What is the theoretical literature that will support my article?
  3. What is your approach to the literature? Are you addressing a gap in previous research? Extending or correcting previous research?
  4. What are ways of effectively narrowing down your reading list?

If you're using the 2nd edition of the text, this chapter is called "Refining Your Works Cited."

  • Evaluate your current citations.
  • Create a reading list of relevant literature.
  • Begin reading and evaluating the literature on your list.
  • Write or revise your literature review.

Strategies for Finding & Reading Literature

  1. Draw from your class readings.
  2. Read with an expert.
  3. Read book reviews.
  4. Use reference books.
  5. Use bibliographic software.
  6. Get tables of contents via email.
  7. Don't get bogged down taking notes.

Relevant Resources