Literature Review?

Question

I have to write a literature review using the Toulmin model but I don't know how. My professor really didn't give very good directions on how to go about it.

Answer 1

you start with a statement:

"Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka, is an illustration of the danger of conformity running rampant in society."

you then provide supporting facts:

"The main character awakes one morning to find that he has changed into a disgusting creature because he has not stood up for himself."

a connection from the statement to the fact is made:

"When people do not stand up for themselves, it usually results in conformity, usually involuntary."

proof is next:

"Kafka was concerned about conformity in his time."

qualifiers are next:

"The story definitely shows Kafka's fears and warnings regarding conformity."

rebuttals are last:

"Unless Kafka was absolutely mad and writing nonsense, then 'Metamorphosis' can be seen as a cautionary tale."


this is the link you are looking for:

http://www.concentric.net/~Creyn266/COMM335/Toulmin.htm

Answer 2

I was given the site below to use as a guide on how to write my lit review. Not too sure about the Toulmin model though. Hope this helps!

http://web.pdx.edu/~dbls/HowtoWriteLiteratureReview.htm

By the way, my Prof didn't really give us good directions on how to go about it either. I guess they do this on purpose.

Answer 3

Go to Google and type in Toulmin model and you will find very good specific information on it.