UGBS 602 Session Two: Selecting A Topic and Lit Review

These sessions introduce students to selecting a topic and the basics of literature review. You will learn about what is a good topic and some of the topics you should avoid.  The literature review usually provides a detailed analysis of the research topic or theme from the perspective of existing or previous literature. It also critiques and proposes perspectives or ways of addressing the research problem or research questions.

Students will learn how to conduct literature review using the following steps.

  1. Select and refine a topic
  2. Identify and Locate literature
  3. Ensure Relevance
  4. Record and Retrieve
  5. Review and Summarize
  6. Write

Practice Assignment One
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One Response to "UGBS 602 Session Two: Selecting A Topic and Lit Review"

  1. Asensu Mensah says:

    I have enjoyed every bit of this second session. Please continue with the good work.

    Asensu Mensah
    MBA1 Regular.

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