Literature ReviewOrganization
A literature review can be arranged either topically or chronologically.
Topical organization occurs in reviews where previous research
being evaluated is divided into segments with each one representing
a part of some larger issue. In a topical review, the author
begins by describing the characteristics of research shared by
several studies and then moves on to analyze their similarities
and differences. For more information, go to
Literature
Review: Topical Example.
Chronological organization occurs when a review is organized
in time order and is most often used when a historical context
is needed for discussing a topic from its beginning to its current
state; chronological organization is especially helpful when
discussing inactive periods and shifts in perspective on a given
topic. For more information, go to
Literature
Review: Chronological Example.
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