Establish the mode of writing LR. After sorting out the literature and ideas, LR writing can be initiated. Commonly used patterns include:
1. Chronological: chronological order. 2.
2. Thematic: categorised by topic, e.g. payment method, type of business, etc. 3.
3. Methodological: based on research methodology. 4.
4. Theoretical: categorised according to theories or models.
Once you have chosen a model, you can write according to this framework.The structure of the LR is similar to that of an ordinary essay, with a beginning, a body, and a conclusion.
I. Introduction: briefly state the purpose of the LR, define the research question, and summarise the content; emphasise the research timeline (e.g. recent papers have focused on XXX) and gaps in the literature (e.g. there is a large body of research on XXX, but little consideration of YYY).
II. Body: As described in reference 4, divide the content into subsections and label them with subheadings to facilitate the reader’s quick access to key information. I offer the following four suggestions for reference:
1. Summarise and Synthesize: Identify a main idea and combine it with multiple literature to synthesise the discussion and show the differences and similarities in detail.
2. Analyze and Interpret: Avoid directly copying others’ views, and discuss the significance of the findings to the subject area or topic based on your personal interpretation.
3. Critical Evaluate: Critical thinking is essential to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the research findings.
4. Structured Paragraphs: It is important to maintain a coherent style of writing, ensuring that sentences and paragraphs are logically and clearly structured. Use transitions and topic sentences to keep the text organised.
