1. A methodical approach to literature review
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Under "SOURCES/Internals" create a "new folder" and name it "Reading List" or "Literature Review"
Add new internal source by dragging a reading (pdf or other file type) into the "Reading List" folder
Code the new source "Code>Code Sources at Existing Node"...
In my case I have a reading lists node with three child nodes (below) that I can use to track what I've read and what I haven't read.
I find it easier on my screen to configure "View>Detail View>On Right" rather than the default "On Bottom".
Then, for each source, create at least one "Memo"; e.g. "Links>Memo Link>Link to New Memo". But the memo can only be linked to one (or none) source. If confused check the NVivo help item with nice diagram (copied below)...
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Under "SOURCES/Internals" create a "new folder" and name it "Reading List" or "Literature Review"
Add new internal source by dragging a reading (pdf or other file type) into the "Reading List" folder
Code the new source "Code>Code Sources at Existing Node"...
In my case I have a reading lists node with three child nodes (below) that I can use to track what I've read and what I haven't read.
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| Use Node codes to track my reading to-do list |
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| My preferred layout arrangement is the one on the right... |
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| "Each source or node can have one memo linked to it and that memo cannot be linked to any other item. You can also have memos that are not linked to any item" (link). |
