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Academic skills: using literature to support your discussion
Kerri Wright1, Paul Street, Mamood Gousy
1Paul Street and Mamood Gousy, University of Greenwich.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 1, 2011
Summary
This article explains how to critically appraise and organize research literature to build a strong academic foundation. It provides methods for structuring scholarly work effectively at various academic levels.
Area of Science:
- Academic Research
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Academic work requires situating research within existing knowledge.
- Diverse sources contribute to the collective body of knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the critical appraisal and synthesis of literature.
- To provide guidelines for organizing and making sense of gathered knowledge.
- To explain academic requirements for different levels.
Main Methods:
- Literature appraisal techniques.
- Knowledge organization and collation strategies.
- Structuring academic work based on literature review.
Main Results:
- A logical framework for structuring academic work can be developed.
- Effective use of literature supports informed academic discussions.
Conclusions:
- Systematic literature appraisal is crucial for academic integrity.
- Understanding academic requirements enhances the use of scholarly sources.
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