Writing Literature Reviews

R780

This twelve-hour workshop is aimed at postgraduate students and researchers working on a literature review, whether as part of a research proposal or a thesis, or as an independent article. We will provide you with the opportunity to refine your academic writing skills in an interactive, practical way and help you find solutions to your questions about academic writing in general.

A note on the price: R780 for SU students and staff, R1 560 for external participants.

2025 workshop dates

6 – 9 May (9:00 – 13:00; online)
1 – 4 September (9:00 – 13:00; face-to-face)

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Facilitators

Our facilitators are experts in critical reading skills and academic writing who follow a practical and interactive approach to learning.

Location

The face-to-face workshop (1-4 September) will take place on Stellenbosch Campus. The specific venue for the face-to-face workshop will be communicated before the workshop. An MS Teams invite will be sent to enrolled participants before the online workshop (6-9 May).

We will tackle various issues surrounding writing a literature review, such as reading strategies, the different types of literature reviews and ways of organising information in literature reviews. We will also discuss how to effectively integrate information in a literature review while touching on issues regarding plagiarism and referencing.

The twelve hours are divided into eight 1.5-hour sessions spread over four mornings from 09:00-13:00. The mode of delivery (online or face-to-face) is indicated with the workshop dates.

If you are joining us online, you’ll need access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection. If you are joining us in person, you just need to bring yourself and something with which to write.

Anyone can attend, but the workshop is specifically aimed at postgraduate students and researchers busy writing a literature review. We are happy to accommodate all levels of language and writing proficiency.

A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated in the workshop. To enrol for the workshop, please click on the ‘Enrol now’ button below or at the top, and complete and submit the online enrolment form. A week before the workshop starts, you will receive an e-mail from Celestia February or Selene Delport with all the logistical details of the workshop.

Please note that the full workshop fee will be levied if you cancel your enrolment after the closing date, or if you fail to attend. To cancel your enrolment, please email Selene Delport directly. The Writing Lab reserves the right to cancel the workshop should there be an insufficient number of enrolments.

No certificates will be issued but a confirmation letter can be provided upon request.

You will have an opportunity to develop your critical reading skills and refine your literature reviews in an interactive and practical way. In addition, you will get to know how to integrate sources appropriately and develop your academic voice.

A note on the price: R780 for SU students and staff, R1 560 for external participants.

Any questions?

Any queries regarding your enrolment can be directed to Celestia February.

For more information about the workshop or to request a customised workshop for your department or research institution, please e-mail Selene Delport.

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