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A Step-by-Step Framework for Effective Literature Review Writing 1 1
Prof. Aniket S. Bhange
Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mahavir Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra, India 1 aniket.bhange@shreemahavir.org
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doi.org/10.64643/JATIRV2I1-140108-001
Abstract – Writing a literature review in the pre or post-qualification, will be required to undertake a literature review, either as part of a course of study, as a key step in the research process. A literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. It demands a range of skills, such as learning how to define topics for exploration, acquiring skills of literature searching and retrieval, developing the ability to analyze and synthesize data as well as becoming adept at writing and reporting, often within a limited time scale. The aim of this article is to present a step-by-step approach to writing a literature review research paper to facilitate student and novice reviewers’ understanding. Index-Terms – Literature review; Literature searching; Writing a review. I.INTRODUCTION A literature review examines published information within a specific subject area and, in some cases, within a defined time period. For well-established topics, the review often involves critiquing the expanding knowledge base and potentially re-conceptualizing it. In contrast, for emerging topics, a literature review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis and conceptualization, which may result in the development of new models or frameworks. The purposes of conducting a literature review are diverse, including supporting policy development, guiding evidence-based practice, informing research processes, and fulfilling academic requirements. Many students perceive the task as challenging, often questioning how to begin, select a topic, and structure the review. While a literature review may summarize key sources, it typically combines summary with synthesis. A summary captures the main points of the source, whereas synthesis reorganizes and integrates information to offer new insights, trace the intellectual development of the field, or highlight major debates. Depending on the objective,
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