Larry Machi joins us to discuss the literature review, and recommends ways of approaching the literature review in terms of a practice of critical thinking. Literature reviews are often treated as evidence that the doc student read a lot of articles. In this discussion, we discuss the deeper purposes and value of the literature review.
Links:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Review-Six-Steps-Success/dp/1506336248">The Literature Review: Six Steps to Success by Lawrence A. Machi and Brenda T. McEvoy</a>
Contact Us:
Email: <a href="mailto: scott.self@acu.edu">Dr. J. Scott Self</a>
Email: <a href="mailto: lxr16c@acu.edu">Dr. Linnea Rademaker</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:Peter.Williams@tamuc.edu">Dr. Peter Williams</a>

Episode 16: The Art of Being Confused

A podcast for doctoral students, with special attention to some of the "soft skills" necessary to earn one's degree. New episodes publish every other Monday.