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WELCOME

WELCOME. IGS RESEARCH WRITING SEMINAR SKILLS WRITING THE LITERATURE REVIEW. By: Associate Professor Dr Raja Munirah Raja Mustapha Head of Graduate Studies (Research) Institute of Graduate Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). http://www.ipsis.uitm.edu.my.

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WELCOME

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  1. WELCOME IGS RESEARCH WRITING SEMINAR SKILLS WRITING THE LITERATURE REVIEW By: Associate Professor Dr Raja Munirah Raja Mustapha Head of Graduate Studies (Research) Institute of Graduate Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) http://www.ipsis.uitm.edu.my

  2. INFORMATION TO BE SHARED TODAY 2

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  4. Source: Hart, C. (2009) Doing a Literature Review 4

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  9. HINT: Authors often discuss limitations, unexplored issues, and suggestions for future research in their Discussion section. 9

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  14. A – FINDING A TOPIC FOCUSING Library as a resource Begin with the most current research Explore bibliographies of books and articles Look for review articles Identify landmarks Peer-reviewed journals Wikipedia is not a reliable reference Work in Stages 14

  15. B – READING – ANAYSIS - SYNTHESIS 15

  16. C – ORGANIZATION 16

  17. A – WRITING AN INTRODUCTION B – THE BODY • OUTLINE • ORGANIZE TIPS: Signposts Evidence Quotes Selectivity Paraphrase Subheads 17

  18. C – CONCLUSION/SUMMARY TIPS: Write - draft introduction • body • conclusion Cite – keep track of references Revise - coherence, accuracy, clarity, grammar, APA conventions – use IGS Guidelines on Thesis Format 18

  19. REFERENCES: • Rocco, T. S. & Plakhotnik, M. S. (2009). Literature Reviews, Conceptual • Framework, and Theoretical Framework: Terms, Functions, and Distinctions. Human Resource Development Review, 2009. • Randolph, J. J. (2009). A Guide to Writing the Dissertation Literature • Review. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 4(13), 2009. • Ingram, L., Hussey, J., Tigani, M., Hemmelgarn, M. & Huneycutt, S. • (2006). Writing A Literature Review and Using a Synthesis Matrix. NC State University Writing and Speaking Tutorial Service Tutors. • Rembrandt, K., Lubbe, S. & Rugbeer, H. (2007). The Matrix Method of • Literature Review, Alternation 14,1 (2007) 262 – 276. • Boyle Single, P. (2010). Demystifying dissertation writing. Sterling, • Virginia: Stylus. 19

  20. WHAT’S NEXT? DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FORMULATION OF HYPOTHESIS 20

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