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This week’s tasks<\/h3>\n
This week I have arranged for the Library to give you a tour of the resources and tools that will support you in developing your writing and completing your research. After the “tour” you should complete the tasks below and then write your reflective blog based on the Reading work, be sure to include a reflection on the library virtual visit.<\/p>\n
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- Choose your topic from the outline for the proposed book<\/a> please leave your name beside your selection<\/li>\n
- Evaluate your selection based on the research topic checklist. replace question when thinking about the questions in the checklist<\/li>\n
- Create your search strategy,<\/li>\n
- Prepare to organize your research into four folders as per the Matrix Method or similar<\/li>\n
- Either Download the\u00a0Arts Review Matrix (.XLSX)<\/a> Spreadsheet and prepare for your research topic or a similar approach for recording your resources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Much of the work below describes the process for writing a literature review whereas we will be creating an academic textbook. When the writing mentions the research question in the following sections, think more in relation to the research topic.<\/p>\n
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Part A Planning Your Approach<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Planning your research strategy before you begin working on your review will focus your efforts and save you time.<\/p>\n
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The first step in formulating a research topic is determining what kind of literature review you are expected to write. Use the following process to write a research topic:<\/p>\n
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- Consult the syllabus to determine the purpose of\u00a0the review. Some assignments will explicitly detail the topic of your literature review while others will give you room to choose a topic yourself.<\/li>\n
- When allowed to pick a topic, revisit your syllabus and lecture notes to find a topic that fits within your course\u2019s theme.<\/li>\n
- From here, narrow the scope of your topic by asking\u00a0who, what, where, when, why<\/strong> questions and focusing on specific aspects you can investigate through your literature review. This will also frame your scope. These questions will identify the intersections and relationships that your literature review can examine.<\/li>\n
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\n\nProcess Organization Chart<\/h4>\n
Use this helpful chart to organize your Literature Review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Research Topic Checklist<\/h3>\n
The research question checklist helps you to determine whether you’ve been successful in identifying a problem that your research question can address.<\/p>\n
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- Does your research topic focus on a\u00a0narrow<\/strong>\u00a0topic that will allow you to provide an\u00a0in-depth analysis<\/strong>\u00a0instead of a superficial survey?<\/li>\n
- Is the topic\u00a0significant<\/strong>\u00a0to you and other researchers?<\/li>\n
- Can the research topic be\u00a0researched and described<\/strong>\u00a0by the assignment\u2019s\u00a0deadline<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
- Is there\u00a0enough information and material available<\/strong>\u00a0to develop your research topic?<\/li>\n
- Does the research topic allow you to\u00a0investigate variables and relationships<\/strong>\u00a0within and between sources?<\/li>\n
- Does your research topic give your research\u00a0direction<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Part B –\u00a0Keeping track of your research<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Keeping track of what you have read, what you found relevant, and what you will research further can be one of the most difficult elements while researching for writing. The step below are suggestions on approaches that are proven to work. Please investigate an approach that works for your style of working but remember to keep track of everything you read, details for references, and short sentences that answer Who What, Why When, and How for each source you read, and any quotes that you find interesting.<\/p>\n
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After writing a research topic to narrow the scope and identify the purpose of your literature review, creating a search strategy can streamline your research process. Follow these steps to create a search strategy.<\/p>\n
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- Highlight keywords<\/strong>\u00a0in your research topic.<\/li>\n
- Identify synonyms<\/strong>\u00a0or other words that can be used to search for the same information.<\/li>\n
- Write search strings<\/strong> using the keywords and Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT, \u201c___\u201d).<\/li>\n
- Identify relevant databases<\/strong> to search for sources by meeting with a reference librarian or reading subject guides.<\/li>\n
- Search for other literature reviews<\/strong>\u00a0on your topic to highlight\u00a0seminal sources<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Use search strings<\/strong>\u00a0to begin searching for relevant sources.<\/li>\n
- Download relevant sources<\/strong>\u00a0as you find them.<\/li>\n
- Read the reference lists<\/strong>\u00a0of relevant sources or other literature reviews on your topic to identify sources you have not consulted.<\/li>\n
- Continue steps 5, 6, and 7<\/strong>\u00a0until you have enough articles for your assignment or to write a comprehensive review.<\/li>\n
- If you\u2019re stuck, revisit\u00a0steps 3 and 4.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\nKeeping track of the sources you consulted will organize your research and save time. Citation management software, such as\u00a0RefWorks<\/a>,\u00a0EndNote<\/a>,\u00a0Mendeley<\/a>, and\u00a0Zotero<\/a>, store your citations and organize your research. Discuss the best citation manager option for your literature review with a research librarian because each library provides support for different citation managers and there are costs associated with some software. Each program contains different functions and layouts, so be sure to investigate the strengths and limitations of each before finalizing your selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Matrix Method is one system you can use to sort your research and keep it easily accessible. The Matrix Method is more than a note-taking strategy because it also includes a comprehensive citation organization system that stores your research and research process.<\/p>\n
The Matrix Method<\/h3>\n
The Matrix Method organizes your research into four folders: Paper Trail, Documents, Matrix, and Synthesis. These folders reflect your entire research and writing process.\u00a0Go through each of the folder examples below<\/strong> to see how they work together to organize your literature review. Because they complement each other, all folders must be used.<\/p>\n
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- Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paper Trail<\/strong>\u00a0Folder keeps a record of your search process. It can hold documents that contain lists of your search keywords, internet bookmarks, key sources, and electronic databases.<\/li>\n
- Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Documents<\/strong>\u00a0Folder contains PDF copies of the material you selected for review. Organize it using a strategy that complements your review (e.g., chronologically, thematically, or alphabetically). Keep a master spreadsheet of all the documents contained in this folder to track what you have and have not read or downloaded.<\/li>\n
- Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Matrix<\/strong>\u00a0Folder contains your Review Matrix document, which has a record of select information about each publication.<\/li>\n
- Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Synthesis<\/strong>\u00a0Folder contains your literature review document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The following video will demonstrate how you can arrange these folders on your computer.<\/p>\n
\n - Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Documents<\/strong>\u00a0Folder contains PDF copies of the material you selected for review. Organize it using a strategy that complements your review (e.g., chronologically, thematically, or alphabetically). Keep a master spreadsheet of all the documents contained in this folder to track what you have and have not read or downloaded.<\/li>\n
- Your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paper Trail<\/strong>\u00a0Folder keeps a record of your search process. It can hold documents that contain lists of your search keywords, internet bookmarks, key sources, and electronic databases.<\/li>\n
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- Identify synonyms<\/strong>\u00a0or other words that can be used to search for the same information.<\/li>\n
- Is the topic\u00a0significant<\/strong>\u00a0to you and other researchers?<\/li>\n
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