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  • Don't know how to write a literature review or where to begin? This video will give you a quick run-through of the 5 steps you need to follow when writing a literature review - explained in less than 3 minutes!
    Intro - 0:00
    1. Search for relevant literature - 0:30
    2. Evaluate and select sources - 0:58
    3. Identify themes, debates, and gaps - 1:26
    4. Outline your literature review's structure - 1:56
    5. Write it - 2:34
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Komentáře • 818

  • @zakaria1924
    @zakaria1924 Před 3 lety +6727

    dude this is driving me crazy instead of travelling the world and having fun i'm here struggling to write a literature review

  • @duanadeem6506
    @duanadeem6506 Před 9 měsíci +90

    I thought I was the only one struggling. Good luck to all of you too. We are all in this together

  • @mau345
    @mau345 Před 2 lety +520

    Tip: Always start with reviews, you can mix up their themes, maybe one review didnt do this but the other did.See whats been strongly estbalished thru time, and check if theyve mentioned controversial parts or gaps of your topic. From this, check recent (past five year-journals about these gaps and where do they stand.
    Also, literature review is quite overwhelming at first given the large amount of information youre gonna see especially for the younger generation given their access to sci-hub, which can put you in a psychological rut. Not just to comfort you, but also as a professional tip- YOU DONT NEED TO WRITE EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, OR EVERYTHING ABOUT THE TOPIC. Coherence and transition that will support why your doing a specific study is more important, moreover sufficient. If you see an underlying pattern in terms of method or conclusion lets say among 3-5 studies, try to explain this pattern in 1 paragraph. You dont need to write how those authors got the results in detail, unless you see a clash between two papers, then maybe you can re-evaluate their differences in method.

  • @sonaa5557
    @sonaa5557 Před 10 měsíci +44

    Ive been crying and stressing about this for the past week.. THANK YOU!!! This was so helpful, i feel calm now

  • @eugeneroyce
    @eugeneroyce Před 3 lety +1651

    *"Writing the literature review might be easier than you think"*
    *"no need to panic"*
    me: *staring at my screen for almost half a day*
    also me: *fantasizing on how i would end my teacher's career and possibly the whole world just because of a fricking research proposal*
    Edit: I manage to pass it, a few minutes after deadline.
    slept like a log.

    • @monatahan635
      @monatahan635 Před 3 lety

      Dude are you doing amu2453 as well??

    • @eugeneroyce
      @eugeneroyce Před 3 lety

      @@monatahan635
      what the hell is that?

    • @monatahan635
      @monatahan635 Před 3 lety

      @@eugeneroyce HAHA never mind it is a unit in my university “research in the social sciences"

    • @shehneelajamil8284
      @shehneelajamil8284 Před 2 lety

      true

    • @Ayame424
      @Ayame424 Před 2 lety +1

      this is exactly what I am feeling right now D:

  • @professormarkegan
    @professormarkegan Před 2 lety +112

    This video has superb clarity. But sometimes the simple things become the most overwhelming. It is correct that we can break a literature review down to structural components. But the modern students who I teach (there are 500 on my university of York dissertation module), are faced and burdened with limitless access to knowledge, and the fields of literature become endless. The student has to navigate a constant tension between chaos and order. I find examples help, so students can see the limits and horizons before them. My students asked me to post examples up, so this is what I did on my channel, it was originally intended for my own students, but there are now there for all to see. Good luck everyone - Dr Mark Egan

    • @quinattasneemrafique536
      @quinattasneemrafique536 Před 7 měsíci +5

      It would be really helpful if you would link here your video on writing a literature review

    • @professormarkegan
      @professormarkegan Před 7 měsíci

      @@quinattasneemrafique536 it’s on my profile

  • @akumhero
    @akumhero Před 4 lety +221

    I just started my literature review from today and I was in hyper panic mode until I heard from you -it's just simple and not to panic, made me calm down. Thank you.

  • @sean7940
    @sean7940 Před 3 lety +170

    Learnt more from this video than I have from my lecturer the last 2 months, thank you 🙌

  • @nathanielwaneangcaco4159
    @nathanielwaneangcaco4159 Před 5 měsíci +38

    NO FCKING WAY IM GONNA FINISH THIS IN 9 HOURS 😭😭😭

    • @Mxerked
      @Mxerked Před měsícem +2

      Did u finish it?

    • @nathanielwaneangcaco4159
      @nathanielwaneangcaco4159 Před měsícem +27

      @@Mxerked yes, it turns out we can always make it if we just stop complaining and get to work lol. thanks for asking :)

    • @susmitabasumatary28
      @susmitabasumatary28 Před měsícem +6

      Stuck in literature review for 2 days😅😢

    • @sahriahshoaf-freeman5675
      @sahriahshoaf-freeman5675 Před měsícem +2

      Well did you finish? 😮

    • @ladynaa3782
      @ladynaa3782 Před 20 hodinami

      I love the way everyone is checking on the neighbour. Much love to you all❤

  • @upsydaisy...3130
    @upsydaisy...3130 Před 3 lety +11

    I have become a great fan of you Jessica. The way you explain the things; the way you illustrate . It has made the Literature Review Writing Process as easy as smile and as simple as possible. If you were here, I would propose you.

  • @niadhi
    @niadhi Před 6 měsíci +12

    four approaches to structure the literature review:
    1.) chronological: from older to recent publications
    2.) thematic: organized around key themes
    3.) methodological: compare research methods used across studies
    4.) theoretical: discuss opposing theories or models
    Introduction
    Main body that summarizes and synthesizies
    Conclusion

  • @KelliePixieAshton
    @KelliePixieAshton Před 5 měsíci +3

    I had to start my literature review today and I got no sleep last night because I felt like I had no idea wtf I was doing. Thank you so so so soooooo much for this playlist! I'm subscribing!

  • @janten6554
    @janten6554 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your videos. They are really helpful. Short, direct to the point, with concrete examples and demos. It'll be a great missed opportunity not finding your channel. Again my deepest gratitude ❤️❤️🙏

  • @saoralba
    @saoralba Před 3 lety +66

    Thank you for putting this into such a short, succinct video. Currently have nine days to complete my UG Diss and this has really helped! 🙏

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 3 lety +5

      You're welcome Myles! Good luck with your dissertation 😊

    • @pilaytodd3558
      @pilaytodd3558 Před rokem

      Im currently at this aspect of my disseratation at UG and this video has really helped🙏🤝

    • @solomonnaanfhwang9015
      @solomonnaanfhwang9015 Před 9 měsíci

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  • @brigithrivas40
    @brigithrivas40 Před 4 lety +190

    Just in time for my assignment, thank you!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 4 lety +4

      You're very welcome! Good luck on your assignment :)

    • @karimart7439
      @karimart7439 Před 4 lety +1

      Is that for mini-research🥺

    • @sagarikamohanty8989
      @sagarikamohanty8989 Před 3 lety

      I am from India🇮🇳

    • @sagarikamohanty8989
      @sagarikamohanty8989 Před 3 lety

      I am a research scholar.i am fresher.i have doubt on preparing PhD assignment.can i talk with you

  • @missboateng
    @missboateng Před 2 lety +1

    I am asked to write a literature review on a topic, me thinking of what to do, i chanced across this video. I have really learned a lot from here. I pray it goes well.

  • @emiltjstheim6021
    @emiltjstheim6021 Před 8 měsíci +2

    have been to 10+ lectures, and this 3 min video have teached me more than all the lectures..

  • @MohamedBenhimaPhD
    @MohamedBenhimaPhD Před rokem +23

    Based on my experience and the research tutorials I have been making on my CZcams channel and offline, I can say that students and researchers should have the following knowledge and mindset:
    1) Literature reviews should be a fun a process to be well versed in the niche you like to study about. Journal articles are reviewed unlike social media posts that may contain misinformation;
    2) There are many sources to learn about different types of literature review: Online the time and willingness are needed;
    3) New AI tools are used to make your academic life easy, but students should learn from that. There are other reasons ...

  • @AcademicEnglishNow
    @AcademicEnglishNow Před 4 lety +374

    Great video! In my experience as an academic writing teacher, literature review is one of the things many students struggle with.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 4 lety +25

      I totally agree! Thanks for your support 🧡

    • @saraosman7762
      @saraosman7762 Před 2 lety +1

      You can help me ? Ask for something?

    • @SHEDDPH
      @SHEDDPH Před 2 lety +1

      Gosh, this is completely true :)

    • @onetapyt3619
      @onetapyt3619 Před 2 lety

      @@saraosman7762 yes bro
      Please give me a chapter review of Ncert class 7 chapter quality. Plzzzzz

    • @bingowashisname2345
      @bingowashisname2345 Před 2 lety +19

      Because they don’t teach us this?? I’m in 3rd year and doing this for first time and they didn’t even give us a guide just said “summarise” etc

  • @__Mako
    @__Mako Před 10 měsíci +1

    I learned my academic skills from your website since i was in bachelor, and now m in master program. Thanks Scribbr

  • @sallylee4805
    @sallylee4805 Před 2 lety

    I've learnt more from these videos than in my lectures omfgggg been stressed up abt how to write a lit review for weeks and after watching a few of these I could finally write smthg! 😭😭😭thank god for youtube

  • @Sereenpower
    @Sereenpower Před 2 lety +25

    Thank you for putting the info in such a short video! I've had research on how to write this thing for 2 full months and here I am a day before the deadline learning more from you than from my teacher..

  • @migishaboyd
    @migishaboyd Před rokem +1

    Jessica from Scribbr deserves a medal! Invaluable in these times of (mini) crises!

  • @rachelogidan1854
    @rachelogidan1854 Před 2 lety +20

    I don't get it still.

  • @NeongreenbeasT
    @NeongreenbeasT Před rokem +2

    Hey Jessica, I just felt like crying out of gratitude for your great videos. They're exactly what I need right now and I've been looking for a place that could give me the guidance I need. Thank you so much. I just want you to know that this really helps!

  • @BianxAnimates
    @BianxAnimates Před rokem

    i should had gone through this channel before the last minute deadline AAA
    Thank you for this, this is a life savior😭❤

  • @manglaskove54
    @manglaskove54 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm learning more from your videos than from my lecturer. Gracias!!

  • @brittniep9219
    @brittniep9219 Před 2 lety +5

    So well done! This would've been helpful for me to have found a month ago BUT it is super helpful for my editing :)

  • @mikeshramborosa5142
    @mikeshramborosa5142 Před 2 lety +2

    Your videos really saved me in my post grad studies, keep up the good work

  • @guywhosellsweedatthegassta2293

    gonna laugh at my kid when they struggle at doing research

  • @zionunitej4609
    @zionunitej4609 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much!! This was incredibly easy to watch, and very helpful! Blessing!🙏🏾💯

  • @laurennn__
    @laurennn__ Před 2 lety +5

    This is actually very simple and helpful thank you!

  • @UsefulCard13
    @UsefulCard13 Před 3 lety +18

    That was so helpful and yet so short! Thank you so much for the clarity!

  • @ModernChineseCulturalStudies

    The new book "Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project That Matters to You (and the World)" (Chicago, 2022) is a good place to start if you're struggling with getting started on a research project. Chapter 5 especially is useful on Literature Reviews.

  • @maddiemccarthy8726
    @maddiemccarthy8726 Před rokem +1

    This is so much more informative and more helpful than my university course.

  • @TheSFMCreators
    @TheSFMCreators Před 2 lety +7

    This video explains it better than my professor's two hour lecture.

  • @maryjoytigulo9355
    @maryjoytigulo9355 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you for the steps Ma'am this will surely help us ❤

  • @faitharniecanoy7147
    @faitharniecanoy7147 Před 3 lety +2

    Those steps are very helpful ♥️. Thank you so much ma'am 😊

  • @samanthamanning4603
    @samanthamanning4603 Před 3 lety +4

    Taking my first academic writing class! Thank you so much for the video!

  • @just.a.cube.
    @just.a.cube. Před 11 dny +2

    Got assigned a 4 page literature review in research methods in the last week of my freshman year of high school, so here I am😭

  • @amandam8383
    @amandam8383 Před 2 lety

    Your first sentence just put my anxiety away! Thank you!

  • @yammisagal7948
    @yammisagal7948 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't know if I learn something this makes my head crazy more. thank you for your tips

  • @mizcomohd
    @mizcomohd Před 3 lety +30

    I'm feel so dumb after many levels of finding many literature reviews
    Can't relate with my research 😭😭

  • @hafizahb1315
    @hafizahb1315 Před 3 lety +177

    I'm so dumb!! I cant start 😭😭

    • @arvien9117
      @arvien9117 Před 3 lety +27

      Same, my brain processed super slow

    • @SupermanFan777
      @SupermanFan777 Před 3 lety +78

      Lol I have three days to finish my first literature review paper and I’m completely blank. These online classes makes it difficult for me to learn since I don’t have someone explaining the material.

    • @katbelizaire5819
      @katbelizaire5819 Před 3 lety +6

      @@SupermanFan777 Me too! You can do it. I have four days

    • @hafizahb1315
      @hafizahb1315 Před 3 lety +10

      @@SupermanFan777 I have to write a whole research proposal and there's so less guidance and im so dumb 🥺 and imagine its 1500 words only

    • @user-mu4so3eg9q
      @user-mu4so3eg9q Před 3 lety +4

      @@hafizahb1315 Same. I have a research proposal due in about a week and I have no idea about it.😭

  • @uzairhoota4992
    @uzairhoota4992 Před 3 lety +27

    thank you very much Jessica
    Unknowingly, you saved my life many time indeed!

  • @karenguillen2024
    @karenguillen2024 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I'll make sure to apply it. Explained briefly.

  • @khadijatauqeer3367
    @khadijatauqeer3367 Před 5 měsíci

    It was really helpful. To the point, the whole crux was described in the short time

  • @aprilrosesulatete5079
    @aprilrosesulatete5079 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing those steps, it helps me a lot.

  • @mikmikmak7564
    @mikmikmak7564 Před 3 lety +76

    The literature review has always been a pain in the head. Especially that we are now in a pandemic, students (such as I) have problems in collecting the necessary number of sources. Thanks, Ms! I enjoyed the video. And thank you for being a big help to those who are struggling.

    • @martinzika7370
      @martinzika7370 Před 3 lety

      always use libgen etc.

    • @mikmikmak7564
      @mikmikmak7564 Před 3 lety

      @@martinzika7370 Could you explain that to me? I have no idea what you just said.

    • @martinzika7370
      @martinzika7370 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mikmikmak7564 libgen is an online storage of textbooks, scientific articles, monographs etc.

    • @mikmikmak7564
      @mikmikmak7564 Před 3 lety

      @@martinzika7370 Cool! I really had no idea what that one is. May I ask for some sites that offer the same information?

    • @martinzika7370
      @martinzika7370 Před 3 lety

      @@mikmikmak7564 honestly all I need is arxiv for modern math/phys papers and libgen for any books

  • @laurenk5026
    @laurenk5026 Před 2 lety +4

    I this this is my first comment on a video but I needed to say thank you for this series! So helpful in writing my undergrad dissertation

  • @jessamaedonayre5754
    @jessamaedonayre5754 Před 3 lety +1

    I will record all your tips and techniques. You just don’t know how much you helped me a lot.

  • @apriljannesulatete9100
    @apriljannesulatete9100 Před 3 lety +1

    I've learned a lot. Thank you so much ma'am.

  • @dheyaaalzuhairi9409
    @dheyaaalzuhairi9409 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Your videos help me a lot! Just asking, if you haven't already could you make a video about how to write discursive writing? Would help me A LOT!

  • @SuperChonny123
    @SuperChonny123 Před 4 lety +172

    when i do my literature reviews, it just feels like I'm copying from my source's literature reviews.

    • @SuperChonny123
      @SuperChonny123 Před 4 lety +3

      @scribbr is this a common problem?

    • @EMxChemist
      @EMxChemist Před 3 lety +1

      Is this acceptable?

    • @parthnigam916
      @parthnigam916 Před 3 lety +7

      @@EMxChemist of course in LR's you are supposed to study the techniques and researches done by your predecessors and compare them to reach your own conclusions

    • @sabrinayusri
      @sabrinayusri Před 3 lety +1

      it's true me tooo 😭

    • @sharonler-2782
      @sharonler-2782 Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂

  • @richardgomez9900
    @richardgomez9900 Před 3 lety +13

    My anxiety went down 15 seconds in this video!!! Thank you!!!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 3 lety

      Aww, that makes my heart so warm hearing this 🧡

  • @juracerichards2601
    @juracerichards2601 Před 2 lety

    This is the fastest video about literature review I’ve seen and I understand but now I’m wondering if it’s correct due to the other lengthy videos that I’ve seen comparing to this 🤣🤣

  • @fatinnurulatikahkamaruddin8623

    these videos helped so much and they dont have any ads in each videos! Nice!

  • @CreativemixSpotters
    @CreativemixSpotters Před 3 lety

    I've learned this five simple steps .nice !🥰

  • @imraphraph
    @imraphraph Před 2 lety

    My tutor said the class last year all failed to write a literature review and mine is due in a little more than 24 hours, glad this help calm down a bit. I have 5 sources to review in 1200 words!

    • @proddzu
      @proddzu Před 2 lety +2

      well did u pass?

    • @imraphraph
      @imraphraph Před 2 lety +1

      @@proddzu Distinction 👌🏼

  • @maisarahnuwii96
    @maisarahnuwii96 Před 3 lety +8

    i have to redo my literature review in 2 days and this is SO helpful. Thank you for telling me not to panic

  • @DrDinooshDeLivera
    @DrDinooshDeLivera Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, informative and super useful!

  • @mohammadabidvet9894
    @mohammadabidvet9894 Před 2 lety

    she just made me feel free from stress.

  • @prakashtelgote5769
    @prakashtelgote5769 Před rokem

    your short video is very helpful and cleared the point.

  • @AgotAguto
    @AgotAguto Před rokem +1

    this so detailed and simple for understanding. I have enjoyed it, and will help me a lot. Thanks the nice work please.

  • @ferlyntampon8561
    @ferlyntampon8561 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much😍 It helps me a lot. 💗

  • @luizcadu
    @luizcadu Před 3 lety +1

    This playlist is incredibly helpful!

  • @leizaaleria3428
    @leizaaleria3428 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the steps, God bless❤

  • @rajan4915
    @rajan4915 Před 2 lety

    Smart exposure at a lucid manner at accurate style.

  • @whenwasthat1956
    @whenwasthat1956 Před 2 lety

    you got me calm at the very first thanks a lot

  • @jazzyjheemmotol8001
    @jazzyjheemmotol8001 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for the video! I've learned a lot.💕

  • @bradleytaylor1846
    @bradleytaylor1846 Před 2 lety +1

    If I had this when I at school I might not be doing a degree at 30🤦🏼‍♂️ thankful I have found channel

  • @marliesolar4378
    @marliesolar4378 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much, I'll make sure to apply this one.

  • @Okyerewaa15
    @Okyerewaa15 Před 28 dny

    I'm glad I found your video

  • @aprilkrisrivas9045
    @aprilkrisrivas9045 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you again, for sharing your ideas💓

  • @angelynlombres846
    @angelynlombres846 Před 3 lety +3

    It was great! Thank you very much ♥️

  • @joshbond795
    @joshbond795 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you. Extremely helpful!

  • @thprodctions
    @thprodctions Před rokem

    I really needed that, thanks !

  • @joycepasana805
    @joycepasana805 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this ideas. It help me a lot.

  • @ojasvichopra8093
    @ojasvichopra8093 Před 4 lety +1

    A really nice explanation...Thanks Jessica!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome Ojasvi :) Glad it helped!

  • @FreakTzy
    @FreakTzy Před 3 lety +7

    Short and simple.Thank you

  • @hbtv03
    @hbtv03 Před 3 lety +2

    Jessica, I'm gonna need you on speed dial for this dang research paper I've gotta write by May 11th. Undergrad did me dirty with MLA formatting; APA is a trip!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 3 lety

      Subscribe and you'll always have our videos ready to go 😎

    • @ouardiamedjkoune2946
      @ouardiamedjkoune2946 Před 3 lety

      can i have your literatue reviex as exampl plizz

    • @kiarona.
      @kiarona. Před 3 lety

      I totally get you with the formatting... My high school taught us Harvard style, and now my undergrad wants APA 7!

  • @haseebasif100
    @haseebasif100 Před 4 lety +2

    😍😍 life saver. so wonderfully explained. thank you so much

  • @thesuperiorbench6307
    @thesuperiorbench6307 Před 3 lety +1

    Sick video, ur energy is very well appreciated aswell

  • @kingozzy7075
    @kingozzy7075 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, but how many peer-reviewed journal articles should I include in my literature review? That is the only thing I'm having trouble figuring out. Thank you!

  • @tamimzaza9941
    @tamimzaza9941 Před 3 lety +2

    that was great, and it didn't take a lot of time , thanks!

  • @aljohnn.clores2202
    @aljohnn.clores2202 Před 3 lety

    Highly appreciated thank you

  • @juankitchen1008
    @juankitchen1008 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Ms Jessica, thank you so much for sharing this informative video of yours great help. New subscriber here.😊 Stay safe and God bless!

  • @jc-td4cc
    @jc-td4cc Před 2 lety

    thank you so much! this is very helpful.

  • @a133-tanchooleey7
    @a133-tanchooleey7 Před 3 lety +2

    Can I use review article from previous years as a source to produce another literature review?

  • @emgaar
    @emgaar Před 2 lety

    found this video really useful. thanks! :)

  • @lesliekistanministry191
    @lesliekistanministry191 Před měsícem

    Thank you, excellent.

  • @seven7410
    @seven7410 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much. It helps me a lot.
    😊

  • @Myflynx
    @Myflynx Před 3 lety

    Im honna show this in my grade 8th class! Thanks for the video!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  Před 3 lety

      That's great! You're very welcome!

  • @alhdlakhfdqw
    @alhdlakhfdqw Před 3 lety

    great informative video thank you very much! :)

  • @safiyekose7194
    @safiyekose7194 Před 4 lety +2

    That's great, thank you very much.

  • @babookumarheerani50
    @babookumarheerani50 Před rokem

    Thanks Madam, your explanation is so wonderful

  • @servepeople9779
    @servepeople9779 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. It's informative. Could you please explain about Research Gap ?

  • @athilipfoze5193
    @athilipfoze5193 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm here struggling for B Com 6th sem dissertation where the fellas from other streams were enjoying partying, outing,..it sucks yet that's where we grow 👍

  • @rhemawords2542
    @rhemawords2542 Před rokem

    Bravos! you're attractive lecture and you have enough understanding on what you discussed.

  • @arnelbenitezdalion9897
    @arnelbenitezdalion9897 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for these steps ma'am.👏👏👏