Steps of Literature Survey

Step 1: Search sources

Use internet, library and other possible medias to find literature sources. Keyword, category and author searches are effective tools. Use hyperlinks to broaden and deepen your search.

Step 2: Filter information

Browse through the collected sources, read the abstracts, and select the ones relevant to your research field. Searching and filtering are iterative processes. The process leads to better understanding of your research field.

Step 3: Create a summary

Recap the important information and state the essences of the sources relevant to your research. It might trace the research progression of the field. 

Step 4: Create a synthesis

Re-organize the information in a meaningful way, sometimes across the sources. Evaluate the sources, analyze the strengths and limitations of the research, and advise the readers on the most pertinent or relevant.

Further literature survey details can be found in the presentation file.