IP&T 750
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Literature Review and Synthesis
Course Description
Strategies, methods, and habits for writing and publishing effective critical literature reviews. Students must already have a research topic selected, defined narrowly enough to do meaningful inquiry, and approved by their advisor before taking the course.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
IP&T 629 and selection of research topic.
Recommended
IP&T 656
Title
Understanding Literature Reviews
Learning Outcome
Understand the components of an effective literature review that contributes new understandings
Title
Topic Selection
Learning Outcome
Select an appropriate topic for a comprehensive literature review
Title
Literature Searching and Review
Learning Outcome
Develop effective strategies for searching and reviewing previous research
Title
Literature Summarization and Critique
Learning Outcome
Summarize and critique previous studies as a form of interpretation
Title
Writing Strategies
Learning Outcome
Develop effective writing strategies and habits
Title
Write Critical Literature Review
Learning Outcome
Produce a critical and interpretative literature review
Title
Peer Review Process Understanding
Learning Outcome
Understand how to negotiate the journal peer review publishing process
