Turn Your Literature Review Into An Argument
Little Quick Fix
- Robert Thomas - Aston Business School, UK
Little Quick Fix
- What is the purpose of a literature review?
- How can I tell the difference between an argument and an academic argument?
- What do I need to create my argument?
- What do I need from an article to support my argument?
- How do I create a counterargument?
- How can I make sure I’m creating a strong argument and plausible counterargument?
- How can I win my argument?
Students need help over hurdles at every stage of their research project. They want simple, powerful, accessible tools that deliver results fast. They need to meet interim assessment deadlines and prove that they have successfully passed through multiple stages of their project, or need to master a stage of understanding in a learning cascade before they can proceed to the next week in their methods module.
Their supervisors are increasingly unable to help, but will still be assessing results. Students need more than YouTube.
Titles in the Little Quick Fix series offer:
· Visual, design-led learning
· Clear, structured, useful pedagogy
· A hand-holding, step-by-step approach for students who are less able, or less academically prepared by school so far
· Effective self-directed learning with DIY progress tracking
· A stand-in for the busy/unavailable supervisor
this is a neat little book in many ways (I guess this mirrors the others in the series) and it did take me just an hour to read through
I think it will help our students with the issue of criticality in building their arguments and I shall use it to inform my teaching and can signpost toward the book appropriately
If I have a quibble (and it's not about content) it's about presentation - I saw some grammatical and typo type problems but that's a fairly minor thing really.
An easy to pick up book for those new to literature reviewing.
Intend to use in Professional Studies Group for Secondary PGCE trainees completing their professional development research projects.
I am not sure what level this is appropriate for. Maybe this is an issue of national education systems, but here in Germany, this book is too basic for most undergraduates. Even though the points in it are valid and true, in their bullet point form they cannot tackle the more difficult issues our students query.
A small book which captures the essentials of writing a review with excellent clarity.
A clear and quick guide to support students in turning their literature review in an argument. This book was easy to navigate and accessible to all levels of learners on the level 6 programme.
It is user friendly and provides many 'aha' moments for students who are struggling to understand what is expected of them.
Helps students develop their critical evaluation skills
this short fix, is essential for students as it highlights the necessary points without the detailed account common in other literature books. Students found it easy to use.
Such a clever little book!
The author breaks down all the key messages and makes them accessible in a simple, yet effective way.
I am sure all students will find it extremely useful when working on their literature review, especially those at post-graduate and doctoral levels.
ADOPTED AS PART OF DISSERTATION SKILLS MODULE
