Literature Review

Move model of a Literature Review of a research article:

Overview (They say)

1.1 Present the objective of the Literature Review

1.2 Introduce the topic to be discussed

1.3 Comment on the overall literature

Move Signals for this Move(Move 1):

The past ten years have witnessed a growing interest in…

There has been considerable research on…

The majority of research into … has focused on…

Researchers have devoted special attention to…
Summarize items of previous research (They say)

2.1 Review individual studies

2.2 Compare and contrast different sources

Move Signals for this Move(Move 2):

Maria identified/examined/developed/highlighted…

Maria argues/proposes/suggested/assumes/notes/points out that…

In contrast/On the other hand,

…;however,…/ …, but…

Different from…
Evaluate items of previous research (I say)

3.1 Comment on the strengths and/ or weaknesses of the sources

3.2 Solve the conflicts in the present literature

3.3 Reveal a research gap, raise questions, or highlight areas for further
Relate literature with the present research (I say)

4.1 Present the purpose of the present research

4.2 List research questions or hypotheses

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