Res70104 Research Methodology|Concept-Mapping Activity Assessment Answer

The goals of this assignment are twofold; firstly, a literature map will help you make connections between ideas and clarify key arguments in the literature. Secondly, writing an annotated bibliography calls for an application of various intellectual skills – concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.  

(1) Literature Review Map

Draw a literature review map for your reseaarch project.

The following are basic steps to follow when undertaking a mind or concept-mapping activity for organizing literature reviews.

· Identify your topic and write it in the middle of a blank sheet of paper – this must be kept simple and broad enough to allow for a more detailed exploration. It might be the whole topic of the literature review or just one area or argument.

· Write down all the words and phrases that come to mind in relation to the topic. These are likely to be useful search terms when researching the relevant literature online.

· Find, read and summarize key findings from journal articles, books and working papers.

· Most mapping tools will allow you to include links to the relevant articles, or an abstract/summary.

Use branches to make connections between the words and references. In the case of concept maps, include a key that explains the relationship of the connecting lines