Research Seminar: Sustainable Preservation
Resources
Course number: ARC 386M / CRP 381
Literature Reviews:
A literature review provides you with an overview of existing literature (books, articles, dissertations, conference proceedings, and other sources) in the chosen area. When embarking on a research project begging wth a literature review will allow you to:
- Gather information about your topic, including the sources used by others who have previously conducted research
- Find out if your specific research question has already been answered
- Find out what areas or perspective on your topic have not yet been covered by others
- Analyze and evaluate existing information
The literature review will assist you in considering the validity and scope of your research question so that you can do the necessary revision and fine tuning to it. This will provide the base need to formulate and present strong arguments to justify your chosen research topic.
Other resources:
Samples:
- Sustainable urban development : a literature review and analysis / Stephen Wheeler. HT 151 W47 1996
- Elert, Kerstin, Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro, and Eduardo Sebastian Pardo. "Lime mortars for the conservation of historic buildings." Studies in Conservation 47.1 (2002): 62-75.
- Rosenfeld, Jordan M. "How are developers of new communities meeting the challenges of sustainable development?" Urban land, 55.12 (Dec. 1996) p.72
Indexes and Databases:
Use to find articles on a specific subject by choosing the right database:
When you have a citation for a specific article or want to find a specific journal, use the catalog search by Journal Title.
Relevant guides at UT Libraries:
