Online Resources
Numerous universities provide online text and video resources about the literature review process. Here are some of the best:
- Learn How to Write a Review of LiteratureA succinct description of the literature review process from The Writing Center at The University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Writing the Literature Review, Part IIn this YouTube video, David Taylor at the University of Maryland University College gives a practical, clear explanation of the process. The sound isn't high quality, but his presentation is. 5:22 minutes.
- Writing the Literature Review, Part 2This YouTube video is a continuation of the one above. 7:40 minutes.
- How to Evaluate Journal ArticlesA list of questions to ask when evaluating an article for a literature review, written by Naomi Lederer at the Colorado State University Libraries.
Resources at the UNT Libraries
The UNT Libraries have a wealth of print and e-books about writing proposals and literature reviews. To find additional titles, do a keyword search for [dissertation proposal] or for [thesis proposal] in the UNT library catalog. You can make a search specific to your field by conducting a keyword search including that term, e.g., [dissertation proposal social science].
How to Design, Write, and Present a Successful Dissertation Proposal by Call Number: LB2369 .W39 2014Publication Date: 2014Willis Library, 3rd floor
How to Write a Master's Thesis by Call Number: LB2369 .B75 2009Willis Library, 3rd floor. See section, "How to Write Chapter Two: Review of the Literature."
How to Write an Exceptional Thesis or Dissertation by Publication Date: 2014-12-30Online book, multiple user access. See pp. 181 - 211 for section on proposals.
The Sociology Student Writer's Manual by Call Number: HM585 .S638 2010Willis Library, 3rd floor. See the chapter, "Critical Evaluation of Sociological Literature."
Successful Dissertations by Call Number: e-book, single user accessSee Chapter 3, "Doing Your Literature Review."
Dissertation and Thesis Calculators
Calculators help you develop a timeline for your dissertation or thesis, and provide information on how to conduct each stage, including the proposal.
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