Research Methodology for a Literature Review

Posted: February 20, 2011

This is my methodology / algorithm for completing a literature review on any given topic.

• I start with what is on Google Videos.
• I follow up with a visit to Wikipedia and a Google Search; it is a good idea to include “methodology” or “research methodology” in your search.
• Check out the ‘Annual Reviews’ Database at your local library website.
• Finally I gather articles from the the appropriate EBSCO hosted Journals and other sources.

I found the following video was helpful:

How to Conduct a Literature Review by Barton Poulson

[Caveat: My process is tailored to my learning preferences (auditory / kinesthetic).]