Positioning the literature review

Positioning the literature review

Aim to:

Understand and clarify the relationships between your research and the discipline/s.

Place and justify your research within the discipline/s.

Understand the existing literature and how it relates /supports/contradicts your topic.

Research can draw on the knowledge, culture, methodology and theories of a number of disciplines - the amount of interdisciplinary research has increased in recent years and all interdisciplinary ideas need to be discussed with your supervisor(s).

To view information on positioning your research, (Click on the image to view):

Dr Steve McKillup
Behavioural Ecologist, Senior Lecturer in Biology, School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Second clip on positioning your research from Dr Steve McKillup

Associate Professor Graham Pegg
Associate Dean (Research),
Faculty of Arts, Health & Science

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	Contact: Debbie Orr d.orr@cqu.edu.au