Guides: Literature Reviews: Check the Literature Review

Check the Literature Review

When reviewing your literature review, ask yourself these important questions:

• Am I analyzing the literature or describing it?

• Have I missed an important part of the argument or literature?

• Is the material presented in the most effective order?

• Is each step in my argument supported effectively?

• Are all elements in my review linked effectively?

• Have I clearly shown the relevance of each piece of evidence?

• Is there any material that does not contribute to my argument?

Videos

Watch this 2-minute video for an introductory lesson on using reverse outlining to help you review your own writing.

UNC Writing Center. (2018, September 6). Reverse outlining - UNC Writing Center [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxphibAqb4

Watch this 10-minute video for an extended lesson on using reverse outlining to help you review your own writing.

Badenhorst, C. [cecile badenhorst]. (2019, January 12). Reverse outlining [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO-d0Y5GidE