This video helps Master’s students move beyond summary to strategically craft literature reviews that situate their research within a broader academic conversation. You'll learn to synthesize themes, identify key debates and gaps, and structure your review around analytical insight rather than a list of sources. Designed to support thesis writers, this video offers clear strategies for organizing research, demonstrating scholarly authority, and framing your contribution to the field.
00:00 Introduction 00:32 What a Literature Review Is and Is Not 00:55 Purpose of a Literature Review 01:20 Key Moves in a Strong Literature Review 01:39 Organize by Themes, Not Author 02:00 Synthesis in Action 02:45 Gaps and Opportunities 03:20 Documenting as You Go 04:10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid 04:35 Parting Thoughts 05:00 Thank you! (Contact info)
This recording is paid for by the LOGRAR grant.
CPP Graduate Resource Center - gradstudies@cpp.edu Dr. Karen Téllez-Chaires - ktrujillo@cpp.edu