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(P3) Conclusive • aim to make reasonably clear conclusions about what we do and do not know (nb. finding an absence of evidence is equally important as finding “evidence”) • provide a link between the evidence and any claims that you make • present the evidence so that the reader can draw their own conclusions - e.g. tables; appendices 26
(P4) Reflective • a mind-set that is underpinned by a sense of humility and an attitude of ‘polite doubt’ (Cotterell) • be mindful of how your values and beliefs influence the <strong>review</strong> • “...whilst it is possible to adopt a relatively impartial or neutral position to <strong>review</strong>ing you will not be able to assume an unbiased or wholly objective one. Even attempting to be neutral implies valuing the stance of neutrality!” (Wallace) • surface and explore the assumptions held by the authors of the texts that you read and taken-as-givens within your field 27
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