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Literature review

Hourglass

Aim at grandmother

Parts of Lit Review

Title

Abstract

Introduction

Body

Conclusions

References

APA-format for pages

General writing hints

1. Begin paragraphs with topic sentence

2. Use clear and concise sentences.

3. Get rid of passive voice

4. Omit needless words.

5. Avoid wordiness

6. Put statements in positive terms.

7. While vs. whereas

General writing hints:

8. Since vs. because

9. That vs. which

10. Effect vs. affect

11. Data are plural

12. Don’t use sexist language.

General writing hints:

13. Get rid of useless sentences

14. Check noun/pronoun/verb agreement

15. Proofread!

16. Don’t plagiarize!

Other hints (Strunk guide):

1. Avoid loose sentences.

2. Keep things parallel.

3. Watch verb tenses.