Topic 3-Review of Literature

• Literature review


  A critical analysis of existing research on a specific topic
• Purpose of a literature review

  To identify gaps and trends in existing literature
• How a literature review contributes to research

  By providing a comprehensive overview of existing research on the topic
• Sources for TESL Literature Review

  • Peer-Reviewed Articles
  • Books
  • Conference Papers
  • Grey Literature
  • Academic Databases
  • Library Catalogues
• Steps of writing a literature review

  • Define the scope and purpose
  • Conduct a comprehensive literature search
  • Organize and manage sources
  • Review and select relevant sources
  • Analyze and synthesize information
  • Create a conceptual framework
  • Write an introduction
  • Present themes and findings
  • Provide critical analysis
  • Identify trends and patterns
  • Offer a conclusion
  • Cite sources properly
  • Revise and edit
  • Seek feedback
  • Finalize and submit
• Conceptual framework


  Primarily organizes and defines key concepts in a study
• Theoretical framework


  Incorporates existing theories to guide research