Online Resources
Numerous universities provide online text and video resources about the literature review process. Here are some of the best:
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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.
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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.
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Writing the Literature Review, Part 2This YouTube video is a continuation of the one above. 7:40 minutes.
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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 literature reviews and related topics. To find additional titles, do a subject search for [dissertations academic handbooks] or a keyword search for [literature review writing] in the library's Discover catalog. You can make a search specific to your field by conducting a keyword search including that term, e.g., [literature review writing business].
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The Dissertation
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Call Number: HV11 .L963 2010Willis Library, 3rd floor. See the chapter, "The Literature Review, Theory, Problem Statement, and Hypothesis." -
How to Write a Master's Thesis
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Call Number: LB2369 .B75 2009Willis Library, 3rd floor. See section, "How to Write Chapter Two: Review of the Literature." -
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Successful Dissertations
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Call Number: e-book, single user accessSee Chapter 3, "Doing Your Literature Review." -
Writing a Graduate Thesis or Dissertation
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Call Number: ebook, single user accessPublication Date: 2016-02-10See the chapter, "Conducting and Writing Literature Reviews" -
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