Features of a 'good' literature review
You may already have a set of beliefs about what constitutes a 'good' literature review. Rank the following words in relation to how important you think they are in a literature review. (1 being the most important and 20 being the least important).
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Unbiased |
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Accurately referenced |
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Critical |
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Systematic |
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Comprehensive |
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Rigorous |
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Exploratory |
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Clearly expressed |
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Informative |
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Balanced |
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Insightful |
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Standardised |
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Collaborative |
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Focused |
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Inclusive |
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Explicit |
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Transparent |
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Coherent |
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Evaluative |
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Are there any words that you particularly object to? Why?
You may wish to return to this list once you have completed the other activities in this section.
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The text on this page was created by Professor David Denyer, Professor of Organizational Change, Cranfield School of Management.
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