HowtowriteaReviewarticle課件(PPT 14頁)

1、How to Write A Review Article?Sophia DawnJiang Jianlin.第1頁，共14頁。Why I chose this topic?Reasons:As we are postgraduates, we need to elevate our paper writing ability.We are novice concerning review article writing.A review of prior, relevant literature is an essential feature of any academic project.

2、It facilitates theory development.It closes areas where a plethora of research existsIt uncovers areas where research is needed.Believe me, your tutor will ask you to write a review article before your research, sooner or later!.第2頁，共14頁。Beginning Your ArticleAn Introduction:To hook your reader earl

3、y.Be motivate to your topic, provide a working definition of your key variables. Clearly articulate the papers contribution.第3頁，共14頁。Next section of your Article:Providing more elaborate definitions for your key variables.Set the boundaries on your work and explain “why so?”.第4頁，共14頁。Identify the Re

4、levant LiteratureA structured approach to determine the source material for your review:To start with leading JournalsExamine selected conference proceedingsGo forward :citing the key articles identified in the previous steps. .第5頁，共14頁。Structure the ReviewCompile a concept matrix as you read each a

5、rticle. When your reading is complete, synthesize the literature by discussing each identified concept. Table1 Concept MatrixArticlesConceptsABCD12Tables and Figures are effective means of communicating major findings and insights.You can use tables and figures to categorizing articles based on a sc

6、heme.第6頁，共14頁。ToneCritical or Explanatory?Tell the reader what patterns you are seeing in the literature. Do not fall into the trap of being over critical. Keeping in mind that all research is flawed. Respect the work of those who labored to create the foundation for your current work.In general, be

7、 fault tolerant.第7頁，共14頁。Theoretical development in your articleA review should identify critical knowledge gaps and thus motivate researchers to close this breach. Highlighting the discrepancy of what we know and what we need to know.A review article a chart for future researchan examination of pas

8、t research.第8頁，共14頁。Theoretical development in your articleDevelop your own conceptual models and propositions.Reason and justify them.The reasoning and justifications come from three main sources:Theoretical explanations for “why”Past empirical findingsPractice or experienceOne of the most challeng

9、ing aspects of a review paper.第9頁，共14頁。Evaluating your theoryDifficult and fuzzy.One important way : Have colleagues read and comment on your work before submitting it for review. With each revision, the paper ripens. With each discussion, new ideas emerge. So, Expose your paper to the fresh air and

10、 sunshine of collegial feedback.第10頁，共14頁。Creating Your Discussion and ConclusionsDo not end abruptly with a short conclusion. You can still tell your readers more.You can :demonstrate how your work extends past researchsuggest ways that your theory can be empirically examineddraw implications for practice and future theorizing.第11頁，共14頁。Four major concerns (from reviewers)Reviewers are looking for:contributions(Whats new?)impact(“So what?”)logic(“Why so?”)thoroughness(“well done?”).第12頁，共14頁。You know? Leading Journals is waiting for you! ButWithout constant pressure for theo