ISYE 6414

Literature Review

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Requirements

Required for both Analysis Plan and Final Report:
  • Length:2+ pages single-spaced
  • Total Sources:20+ peer-reviewed journal articles (all must be cited in text; datasets do NOT count toward this number)
  • What Counts:Only peer-reviewed journal articles count toward the 20-source requirement. Books, white papers, websites, and other sources may be cited if useful but do NOT count toward the 20.
  • Dataset Citations:Cite all datasets used but clearly demarcate them (e.g., separate "Data Sources" section in references)
  • Access:Use Georgia Tech's online access to peer reviewed journals
  • Distribution:Citations should be spread across references to the problem, attempts to address it, different analytical methods you're using, and other relevant topics
Example of Excellent Academic Writing

For an example of a well-written peer-reviewed paper with proper APA citations and an excellent literature review, see Burnam et al. (2014): "Do adaptive perfectionism and self-determined motivation reduce academic procrastination?" This paper demonstrates high-quality academic writing, thorough literature review, and proper APA citation style.