LESSON 58 - STEPS OF CONDUCTING LITERATURE REVIEW, SOURCES OF LITERATURE REVIEW & ONLINE DATABASES

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The video provides a clear and structured overview of the literature review process, which is valuable for students and researchers new to academic writing. The instructor’s argumentation is logical, breaking down the process into manageable steps and explaining the rationale behind each. She emphasizes the importance of using primary sources and synthesizing literature to identify gaps, which is a key aspect of scholarly research. However, the content is introductory and does not delve into advanced techniques or critical evaluation of sources. The argumentation is sound but relies on general academic conventions rather than presenting novel insights or empirical evidence.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is moderate. The instructor presents established concepts in research methodology without citing specific academic sources, which limits the verifiability of the information. The quality of sources is not explicitly addressed, but the recommendations align with standard practices in social science research. The title accurately reflects the content, covering the steps, sources, and databases for literature review. The video includes promotional segments for the instructor’s website and courses, which are not penalized but are noted. No comments were provided for analysis.

The title accurately reflects the content, which covers the steps of conducting a literature review, sources of literature, and online databases.

7/10

The content is a structured tutorial on literature review methods, based on established academic practices. The instructor provides clear definitions and steps, but the video lacks explicit citations to external sources and relies on general knowledge. The information is accurate and aligns with standard research methodology, but the absence of specific references and the promotional elements slightly reduce its scientific rigor.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction to the lesson and overview of chapter 2 structure.
• 03:00Explanation of the three sources of literature: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
• 05:00Discussion on the importance of primary sources and how to track down relevant literature.
• 07:00Step 1: Making an outline with keywords to guide the search.
• 09:00Step 2: Searching for materials using databases and bibliographies.
• 11:00Step 3: Locating and selecting relevant articles, ensuring they are current.
• 13:00Step 4: Drafting summaries of the studies reviewed.
• 15:00Step 5: Synthesizing major themes and identifying gaps.
• 17:00Listing common online databases for social science research.
• 19:00Conclusion and reminder to capture references accurately.

• Research Methods Class Website — Mentioned as the main platform for accessing the full course and resources.
• Research Methods Course — Referenced as the full course that this lesson is part of.
• IBM SPSS Course — Mentioned as an additional course offered on the website.
• Research Methods eBook — Promoted as a resource for further study.
• Consultancy Services — Mentioned as a service offered for research support.

• Literature Review - Wikipedia — Provides general information on literature reviews, consistent with the video's content.