EXPLORING THE GENRE: Literature Reviews
Is statistics content important for this genre? If yes why?
Yes, but only if one or more of the sources being reviewed in a literature reviews deals with statistical information; if there is none, then statistics wouldn't apply.
What are the most common sources used?
Journal articles, newspaper and magazine articles, books, and websites written exclusively for the Web. However, almost every source is legitimate for literature reviews, so don't neglect audio and video.
What kind of context can strengthen the genre?
Having and using more background knowledge about a subject will help you to write a more thorough critical review of each source.
Why do people write this type of genre and what is the purpose of the genre?
It is written to tell people more about the literature that exists on a particular topic and to evaluate the quality of that literature--it is NOT primarily to inform people about a topic.
How many paragraphs?
8 to 10 paragraphs.
How long is the average paragraph?
6-8 sentences.
What kind of vocabulary is used?
Much the same kind of vocabulary the writers of the original sources use. Since you are writing about particular literature that's out there, it's best for your writing to reflect that source literature.
Yes, but only if one or more of the sources being reviewed in a literature reviews deals with statistical information; if there is none, then statistics wouldn't apply.
What are the most common sources used?
Journal articles, newspaper and magazine articles, books, and websites written exclusively for the Web. However, almost every source is legitimate for literature reviews, so don't neglect audio and video.
What kind of context can strengthen the genre?
Having and using more background knowledge about a subject will help you to write a more thorough critical review of each source.
Why do people write this type of genre and what is the purpose of the genre?
It is written to tell people more about the literature that exists on a particular topic and to evaluate the quality of that literature--it is NOT primarily to inform people about a topic.
How many paragraphs?
8 to 10 paragraphs.
How long is the average paragraph?
6-8 sentences.
What kind of vocabulary is used?
Much the same kind of vocabulary the writers of the original sources use. Since you are writing about particular literature that's out there, it's best for your writing to reflect that source literature.
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